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Patrick Raftis

Editor

Local residents learn the art of traditional Ukranian Easter Eggs

Patrick Raftis April 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Local residents had a chance to learn the art of making traditional Ukranian Easter Eggs at a workshop held at Knox Presbyterian  Church in Listowel on March 28.

Freedom from information … and umm? – Communism!

Patrick Raftis March 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

You may have noticed a stream of creative policy pronouncements emanating from the provincial government of late: statutory holiday shopping, legalizing pepper spray, making public parks BYOB zones, to name a few. 

Students show better understanding of education issues than premier

Patrick Raftis March 19, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

This week two Midwestern Newspapers publications, the Listowel Banner and Wingham Advance times carry stories on local high school students protesting the provincial government’s recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Wingham CNOY walk raises over $27,000

Patrick Raftis March 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Donations accepted until March 21 to help fight homelessness, hunger

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting. 

How did we get here?

Patrick Raftis February 26, 2026Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

In Photos: Farm Toy Show and Sale benefits Make-A-Wish

Patrick Raftis January 8, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The 2025 North Perth Farm Toy Show was held at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Jan. 3.

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).

U15B Southwest Surge take on Midwest 49ers

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Southwest Surge took on the Midwest 49ers in a U15B game at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Dec. 14.

Book by Teeswater native covers youthful memories of 1950s

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A local author with ties to the Wingham and Teeswater areas recently released a second edition of his creative non-fiction book on growing up in the 1950s.

Annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5 sees brightly coloured floats for Christmas

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, santa, Wingham Advance Times

Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus…

Wroxeter hosts Santa Claus parade

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5.

Bakelaar Jewellers hosts Waterford Mastercraft Crystal Cutting event

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Bakelaar Jewellers hosted a Waterford Mastercraft Crystal Cutting event at the Listowel store on Dec. 6.

Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign

Patrick Raftis November 27, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army Listowel launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 22.

Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14 draws local crowd

Patrick Raftis November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA hosted the annual Lighting of the Lights in Cruickshank Park on Nov. 14. Doug…

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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