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Walkerton Senior card players enjoy festive meal at Sacred Heart Church

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Following a festive meal on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sacred Heart Church, the Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo.

More X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign donations

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative receives more big donations from community.

Walkerton Durham Street bridge to temporarily reopen with both lanes

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Durham Street Bridge on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton will temporarily reopen to two-lane traffic on Dec. 19.

Rae announces over $700,000 to support police, mental health services

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON - On Dec. 11, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, shared a release detailing a provincial government investment of over $700,000 to support local police services with their unique, community focused programs.

Stratford, Perth County Community Foundation opens recruitment for new board directors

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation (SPCCF) is  inviting qualified and community-minded individuals to apply for positions on its board of directors.

Children’s Christmas parties in 1915

Megan Lockhart December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

What would it be like to attend a Christmas party over 200 years ago? Looking to historical British…

Impaired driver charge in Morris-Turnberry; Intimate Partner Violence charge in North Huron

Submitted December 18, 2025Local News, Police, Rural

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry. 

Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Submitted December 11, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

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

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

The Giving Tuesday Big Match raises $52,175 for the Wingham & District Hospital

Submitted December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is celebrating another exceptional Giving Tuesday thanks to the generosity of local donors and Lucknow Pharmasave.

Spread cheer, not germs this holiday season

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - As the holiday season begins, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents of the actions they can take to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (“the flu”) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

Submitted December 11, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Connecting local innovation with decision makers

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Local politicians and business leaders got a firsthand look at two homegrown success stories in Perth County on Thursday   Nov.  19, with a tour of Energrow Inc. and Feige’s Gourmet Dressings.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Submitted December 11, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

Blue Jeans & Bling raises $16,000

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Blue Jeans & Bling occurred on Nov. 8, raising $16,000 in support of United Way Perth Huron (UWPH).

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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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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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