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Healthy Communities Conference participants will explore ‘culture of wellness’

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Participants of the upcoming Healthy Communities Conference will explore ways to build a ‘culture of wellness’ in Grey-Bruce.

Funds available to create affordable additional residential units

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A simple renovation or basic new build could help residents stay close to aging parents or children, support renters and strengthen communities. Bruce County is offering financial support to homeowners who create an affordable rental unit on their property.

Driver charged after hitting road closure sign

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP charged a Brockton resident following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton on March 28. 

Hoops for Hope tournament returns to Walkerton as OFSAA regional event

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Hoops for Hope 3x3 Basketball Tournament is set to return to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) this spring, growing into an officially recognized OFSAA 3x3 basketball regional event and welcoming top secondary school teams from across midwestern and southwestern Ontario.

Walkerton skater achieves rare ‘Quad Gold’ milestone

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - At age 17, Lauren Schneider of Walkerton has reached a major milestone in Canadian figure skating, earning her Gold Freeskate designation and completing all Gold-level tests offered by Skate Canada.

Province provides transit funding for local region

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY-OWEN SOUND — The province is investing a total of $1,052,544 to support public transit service in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities.

Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up

Submitted April 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.

Listowel Curling Club hosts mixed doubles curling event

Submitted April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Mixed Doubles curling is the fastest growing discipline in the curling world. While it has been part of the last three Olympics, it is still a new experience for many curlers.

Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off

Submitted April 9, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.

South Bruce man arrested after suspect at large in Huron

Submitted April 9, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with an incident in South Huron.

Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms

Submitted April 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.

Local Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership in Listowel

Submitted April 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1.

Memories of Wingham: Ray Walker worked four decades with foundry

Submitted April 9, 2026Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Early years Ray’s memories circle around music, sports, and his work for 43 years for the Western…

Rae announces provincial funding for transit in Perth and Wellington

Submitted April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH COUNTY - Through a March 31 release, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that local municipalities will be receiving $882,866 to support rural public transportation through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program.

HPPH marks national public health week

Submitted April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

STRATFORD - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is celebrating Canadian Public Health Week 2026 from April 6 to 10, joining public health organizations across the country in recognizing the vital role public health plays in building healthy communities.

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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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