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Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

Cory Bilyea December 18, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

Huron Hospice launches Wings Of A Dove, year-end fundraiser

Submitted December 18, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Hospice launched its annual Wings of a Dove fundraiser on Nov. 18. The annual campaign raises money to fund the Loss, Grief and Bereavement Service at Huron Hospice.

Heffer’s first Strong Mayor Budget backed by council

Cory Bilyea December 18, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron’s new strong mayor system got its first real test on Friday, Dec. 12, as Reeve Paul Heffer’s 2026 draft budget, featuring a 3.89 per cent property tax levy increase, was formally unveiled and quickly cleared its initial hurdle.

Don Messer’s Jubilee was long-time CBC staple

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The popularity of the Blyth Festival’s 2025 production of Radio Town: The Doc Cruickshank Story, which ran on the theatre’s main stage this past summer has fueled a local wave of nostalgia about old-time television and radio among those who have seen the show (or wished they had).

Howick Intimate Partner Violence case results in nine charges for individual

Submitted December 18, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A 45-year-old individual from Howick has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with IPV.

U13-1 squad claims two tournament titles, completes successful food drive

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones U13-1 team are celebrating their win at the recent Bob Beaumont Tournament in Parry Sound Tournament and the success of a food drive hosted by the local team.

Flu season starts early, reaches high levels in Huron-Perth

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its last meeting of 2025 via Zoom on Dec. 12.

Tiny Christmas village brings big holiday cheer to Riverview

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

LISTOWEL – It takes a village to create a village and for one family, the importance of sharing…

Wicked weather weaves a winter wonderland

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Listowel Banner

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

South Bruce Economic Development update

Submitted December 18, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

2025 was a busy year for economic development, according to South Bruce Economic Development Officer Rhonda Niesen.

Snowmobile trails are up, groomed and ready for action

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

PERTH COUNTY - For local snowmobile enthusiasts in the Perth-Waterloo and Oxford county areas, the groomed snowmobile trails are again ready for action.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Howick executes agreement for 2026 snow removal

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

Emily Bowen December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

Hanover hospital making changes to registration location and wayfinding

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) is taking steps to improve patient experience and navigation by implementing two separate projects  set to launch together on Dec. 18.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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