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Local orchard marks fifth anniversary with tours, grill and farm store specials

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Food, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitside Orchard celebrated five years under owner Calvin Lichty on June 13.

Wingham and District Horticultural Society marks 60 years of community gardening

Cory Bilyea July 2, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sixty years after a handful of local gardeners first banded together to brighten up public spaces, the Wingham and District Horticultural Society is marking its diamond anniversary.

Joey Havers Memorial Walk raises over $10,000 for hospital

Submitted July 2, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The first annual Steps that Give Back: Joey Havers Memorial Walk held on June 13 generated $10,554 for the Wingham and District Hospital.

Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026News

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

Turning Corners rounding the edges of rock and roll; mixes nostalgic hits with contemporary sound

Heather MacEwen July 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music

“The crowd can probably expect a bit of a vintage look and vintage sound. We strive to recreate that sound on stage from the musicians that we most admire throughout those golden years of music.” -Graeme Beaton

North Perth Council approves details in Community Living’s build plan

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at Community Living North Perth’s new build, and gave its first approval.

Perth County projects minimum 7.98% hike to budget in 2027

Kelsey Bent July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Perth County Council had its first glimpse at the 2027 budget on June 18.

Rippers win both games in double header against Tigers

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The HCFL Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers went up against the Brussels Tigers in a double header in Wingham on June 28. The Rippers claimed an 12-0 win followed by a 20-0 win.

Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its Car, Motorcycle and Plane Show on June 27

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its Car, Motorcycle and Plane Show on June 27 at the Wingham Airport.

Maitland River Community Church hosts Family Fun Day

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Maitland River Community Church in Wingham hosted a Family Fun Day event on June 27 in its parking lot area.

Wingham Sportsmen Association celebrate 70th anniversary

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Sportsmen Association celebrated its 70th anniversary on June 26.

Senior Legionnaires win 16-1 over Port Elgin

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond in Listowel on June 26 to take on the Port Elgin White Sox.

Red Top Berries hosts annual Summer Kick-Off event

Nicole Beswitherick July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH – Red Top Berries held its annual Summer Kick-Off event on June 27, drawing families in to pick their own strawberries.

Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County

Submitted July 2, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

See all Mildmay area articles.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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