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Five area teams heading to OMHA finals after WOAA wins

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

LUCKNOW - The West Coast Whitecaps U13A squad claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) banner over the weekend, downing the Southeast Surge in a home game at the Lucknow arena.

Municipal staff, county, SVCA commended for efforts in dealing with the flood situation in Pinkerton

Pauline Kerr April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At the March 24 meeting of Brockton Council, council passed a motion authorizing the chief administrative officer and chief financial officer to execute necessary purchases and expenditures related to the Pinkerton flooding event.

Agri-Food Discovery Centre architect designs unveiled at AGM

Kelsey Bent April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Moriyama Teshima Architects' designs for the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre – slated to be built beside the Steve Kerr Memorial  Complex here – depict the centre dedicated to agricultural science as a campus for visiting and learning.

North Huron Council approves lease extension for Blyth G2G Trail

Cory Bilyea April 2, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - North Huron Council here has approved a five-year lease extension and an amended agreement for a portion of the former Goderich to Guelph (G2G) Rail Trail.

Provincial appointees named to local board of health

Pauline Kerr April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the chief medical officer of health for the province, named two provincial appointments to the Grey Bruce Board of Health. This was the sixth communication from the special advisors. 

Tournament will raise funds for ballpark

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Community Parks Association here will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.

Grey Bruce Singers set to perform spring show Together We Are Better

Submitted April 2, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Snowdrops are out, tulips are starting to poke their leaves up and the Grey Bruce Singers are again presenting their spring concert, Together We Are Better.

Land owner ‘disappointed’ in council not passing zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its most recent meeting, council here heard a delegation from resident Rob Kienapple regarding the township’s zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment – which failed to gain approval at the March 10 meeting.

SVCA presents report to Brockton on 20 years of water quality data

Pauline Kerr April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Emily Williamson, Saugeen Conservation water quality technician, made a presentation to Brockton Council on March 24 about SVCA’s water quality program.

North Perth Council reduces affordable housing commitment to 15 years, maintains funding

Kelsey Bent April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A 15-year commitment to affordable housing will be expected for anyone planning to create an additional residential unit on their property and applying for funding from North Perth. This reduction from a 20-year commitment received council approval last week.

Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation

Submitted April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.

Grey County Choir returns to Formosa church for Bach’s St. John Passion

Karen Snyder, Sagueen Bach Chorale April 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - How a Bavarian king and a Grey County farmer made it possible for music lovers to have access to the most remarkable concert hall: the Immaculate Conception Church in Formosa.

Council not proceeding with day care centre in Howick Township

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.

North Perth approves mayor’s budget amendment to include OPP, Maitland Valley

Kelsey Bent April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Following North Perth Council’s endorsement on March 23, 2026, the Mayor’s 2026 Budget was amended in correlation with the strong mayor powers framework.

Walkerton Herald-Times April 2 Turnbacks

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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