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Blyth Festival Crossroads Festival Take A Bow

Blyth’s Crossroads Theatre Festival brings in dozens of local students

Denny Scott April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Creative spaces around Blyth were taken over by student thespians, back-of-house professionals and could-be directors for the Crossroads Theatre Festival.

Earth day without the birds

Submitted April 23, 2026Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Every April, Earth Day rolls around with the same gentle reminders – plant a tree, clean a ditch, maybe pause long enough to hear what spring sounds like when it’s working properly.

U13A Surge claim OHF Championship victory in Listowel tournament

Denny Scott April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The U13A Southeast Surge claimed provincial glory over the weekend, hosting and winning the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championships.

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‘Peeping’ their way into spring

Submitted April 23, 2026Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

For anyone who lives in or around a wetland, there’s nothing quite like the delightful chorus of Spring Peepers announcing the arrival of spring.

Local seniors play euchre and solo

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo this week at the Walkerton Library. 

MacPherson tops euchre scoreboard

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The card scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow Lions Hall for Monday, April 20 were...

Crokinole season wraps up April 29

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crokinole was played at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, April 15

Hanover Civic Theatre Unnecessary Farce

Hanover theatre staging ‘Unnecessary Farce’

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – Hanover Community Players are bringing comedy to the stage with Unnecessary Farce. The…

County named among top employers

Submitted April 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County is receiving recognition for the second year in a row as a Top 100 Employer in Southwestern Ontario. This competition recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

Nicole Beswitherick April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

Rachel Hammermueller April 16, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

Nicole Beswitherick April 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

Rachel Hammermueller April 16, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

Perth County OPP lay 431 charges in recent traffic safety initiative

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY - Perth County OPP launched a focused traffic safety initiative from March 1 - 31 with the goal being reducing fatal collisions and serious injuries on our roadways.

Huron East fire responds to 14 calls-for-service in February

Rachel Hammermueller April 16, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

As is routine, Huron East Fire Department shared their monthly activity report with council here at their Apr. 7 meeting. 

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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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Listowel U15 Minor Hockey

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

Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

See all Listowel area articles.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

Construction value tops $66M despite no new housing permits in third quarter

TEESWATER – South Bruce has recorded more than $66 million in construction value so far in 2026, setting a new high for building-permit revenue.

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Elphick takes deputy position in Brockton, Travale , Clark, Hoffarth and McLean lead councillor vote

WALKERTON – With 12 candidates vying for six positions, and Mayor Chris Peabody acclaimed, there…

Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

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Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

Goetz hangs on to Mayor position in tight race

Mayor Mark Goetz defended his position against incumbent Councillor Mike Niesen in the South Bruce municipal election, but with a very tight margin.

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

Listowel U15 Minor Hockey

By Heather MacEwen

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

Duncan takes deputy spot in North Perth

By Denny Scott

Matthew Duncan scored a definitive victory over Allan Rothwell for the deputy mayor position in the North Perth municipal election.

Wright claims North Huron Reeve position in tight race

By Denny Scott

 According to unofficial results, incumbent North Huron Councillor Mitch Wright has edged out former Deputy Reeve Trevor Seip for the Reeveship in the North Huron Municipal election.

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