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Cyclones continue preseason play with weekend split

Dan McNee September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

Two days removed from seeing a third-period lead squandered and an overtime loss against the Strathroy Rockets, the Listowel Cyclones flipped the script with a comeback victory of their own on Sunday in Elmira.

Velma Sothern compiles ‘Banner Recipes’ cookbook to fundraise for Howick Fair

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.

Village volunteer assembles care kits for local clients

Dan McNee September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Having volunteered at It Takes A Village during high school and again later during the pandemic, Hiruthika Ravi saw firsthand how some local people were struggling and decided to take things a step further.

Listowel Terry Fox Run to be conducted virtually

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For the second straight year, the Listowel Terry Fox Run will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multicultural Association encourages region to help Afghan refugees displaced by return of Taliban rule

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, News

The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held a press conference on Sept. 6 to raise awareness of refugee sponsorship in light of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.

Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Justin L. Smith, Independent

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Independent candidate, Justin L. Smith, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate James Rice, Liberal Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Liberal Party candidate, James Rice, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Ben Lobb, Conservative Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Conservative candidate, Ben Lobb, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his…

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Jan Johnstone, New Democratic Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Brockton lifts COVID-19 state of emergency

Mike Wilson September 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Brockton due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted.

Province releases further details on vaccine passport program

Paige Peacock September 15, 2021Independent Plus, News

The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.

Bruce County administrative buildings reopen to the public

Submitted September 14, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Monday, Sept. 13, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton welcomed the public back for in-person service.

$100,000-plus fire leaves new grocery delivery non-profit homeless

Calvi Leon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 9, 2021News, Wingham Advance Times

Crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the ceiling of Eat Local Huron's single-storey building in Westfield about 10 a.m., the Fire Department of North Huron said.

North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in

Midwestern Newspapers September 9, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.”

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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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