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Joey Prevost discovers ‘message in a bottle’ from Brian Raper

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The day was April 17, exactly nine years and one month after the bottle was put in the river on the Cargill bridge during the St. Patrick’s Day festival.

Upcoming Bruce County Museum exhibit brings visibility to substance-related loss

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is inviting the public to the opening of  show named they are loved – an epidemic of grief, a new installation by artist Tracey-Mae Chambers, on Friday, May 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dr. Barb Matthews is North Perth Citizen of the Year

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

ATWOOD - The Municipality of North Perth celebrated local volunteers and community leaders during its’ Volunteer Appreciation Night in Atwood on April 23.

Cornerstone Thrift donates donates to Youth for Christ

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Cornerstone Thrift recently donated $831.75 to Youth for Christ (YFC).

Local award-winning Haudenosaunee photojournalist debut film set for screening

Submitted April 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY –  EagleEyes Photography & Media Productions, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned…

United Way celebrates the spirit of community with another record-breaking year

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The fundraising total included $2.56 million raised through the annual campaign, as well as $2.27 million secured for United Housing through a mix of donations, community bonds, grants and low-interest municipal loans.

OPP lay 168 seatbelt charges during campaign

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

OPP officers with West Region’s 13 detachments laid 168 charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign, a police report confirms.

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

Submitted April 23, 2026Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

Huron Immigration Partnership supports international food event

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A one-night celebration of food and culture will bring flavours from around the world to Clinton’s arena on Saturday, April 25.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

Members of Listowel Memorial Hospital welcome volunteers

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Recently the members of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomed their volunteers to the April meeting.

Fatality in collision west of Sebringville

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has been pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision on April 17 west of Sebringville.

Teeswater CWL celebrates 70 Years

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Teeswater Catholic Woman’s League (CWL)celebrated 70 years on April 12. The parish-based organization was officially chartered in 1956. 

HPPH Listowel Site moving to new location

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Listowel site, currently at 161 Inkerman St., W., will move to 185 Inkerman St., E. on Tuesday, May 19.

Tailgate Music Festival announces official lineup

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MITCHELL - The Tailgate Music Festival announced their official music line-up.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Howick not proceeding with BYO policy

Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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