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Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

Pauline Kerr August 27, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

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Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue

Pauline Kerr August 27, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

Huron County Plowmans Association – Queen of the Furrow competition

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

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Children welcomed to Legoland as part of North Perth Summer Camps

Nicole Beswitherick August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – On Friday, children were welcomed into Legoland at Eastdale Public School as part of the North Perth Summer Camps.

Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’

Pauline Kerr August 27, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OTTAWA – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.

Perth County part of apple belt in Ontario, picking season is beginning

Megan Lockhart August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The end of August marks the beginning of apple picking season, which means that fresh Ontario apple…

Family health team offers cooking class with mindful eating, healthful foods

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Those participating in the Aug. 19 cooking class at the North Huron Wescast Community…

Wroxeter corn roast, a success

Heather MacEwen August 27, 2026Food, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – A well-attended corn roast dinner was held at the Wroxeter Community Hall the evening…

Howick Township announces resignation of CAO/Clerk

Midwestern Newspapers August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK – The Township of Howick put out a media release on Aug. 25, stating the resignation of CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, effective Sept. 4.

West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Listowel have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends take top spot in north division

Submitted August 27, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends finished their regular season first in the north division and fifth overall across the entire league this year. They capped off the year with a strong year-end tournament performance, bringing home 2 wins and 1 loss. Coaches say the team put forward a

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

Emily Bowen August 27, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

Morris-Turnberry amends subdivision agreement for Lowertown development

Rachel Hammermueller August 27, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here carried a motion to amend a subdivision agreement with Rural Management Inc. in order to allow the developer of a future subdivision in Lowertown to establish model homes on the property. 

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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

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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.

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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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