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Why farmers show up at one of Ontario’s biggest political events – and why it matters

Paul Maurice September 4, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Aug. 16 to 19, leaders from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) joined more than 2,000 elected officials and staff at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in Ottawa.

Literacy council hosts adult spelling bee

Submitted September 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PAISLEY - South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council will host an adult spelling bee on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7-9:30 at Bonfire on Queen in Paisley. 

Tiny kitten, huge need: humane society seeks donation for life-saving surgery

Submitted September 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

STRATFORD - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) is urgently seeking community support for Penny, a six-week-old kitten who was found on the side of the road with serious injuries, a press release details.

Fatal pedestrian collision in Seaforth

Submitted August 28, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A vehicle and pedestrian collision in Seaforth has claimed the life of a 77-year-old Huron East resident, a police report confirms.  

Huron Hospice holds No Place Like Home Farm to Fork Dinner

Submitted August 28, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Hospice’s No Place Like Home Farm to Fork Dinner is set for Septe. 20. The Huron Hospice team will serve dinner at the Holmesville Community Centre.

Hospital foundation launches Future Care Collective

Submitted August 28, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced the launch of the Future Care Collective, a new social giving club designed for people who want to support local healthcare while enjoying fun, exclusive events.

Planning phase of Integrated Impact Assessment completed for Bruce Power’s potential Bruce C

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

KINCARDINE - The planning phase of the federal Integrated Impact Assessment process has been completed for Bruce Power’s Bruce C project. 

Municipalities receiving $39 million from Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GODERICH - The Ontario government has invested $39,448,926 in municipalities across Huron and Bruce Counties to enable residential development.

$5,000 donation towards X-Ray Suite Replacement

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Helen and Gordon Kastner present Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee with a $5,000 donation in support of the campaign. 

CBS issues appeal as type O-negative donors needed

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has issued an appeal for donors of type O-negative blood and is reminding the public of an upcoming donor clinic here.

Flags at half-mast in tribute to Municipality of Arran-Elderslie’s Mark Davis, first deputy mayor

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie is paying tribute to Mark Davis, the municipality’s first deputy mayor who passed away on Aug. 22 at the age of 68.

Walkerton senior card results

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre was enjoyed at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Formosa Lions lottery draw held

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - The Formosa & District Lions Club held their July & August 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40 on July 25.

Perth County lifts burn ban

Submitted August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - As of noon on Aug. 25,  the open air fire ban has been lifted for Perth County and the City of Stratford.

Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer

Megan Lockhart August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

North Huron, Waste Management host open house explaining upcoming changes to local garbage and recycling programs

The Township of North Huron, in coordination with Waste Management (WM) and Circular Materials, is transitioning to wheeled carts with the rollout of the new automated collection beginning on July 21.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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.

Columnists

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

By Submitted

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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