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Local curlers win silver at Portuguese Mixed Doubles Curling Cup

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

LISTOWEL - On March 20 to 22, the Dundas Granite Curling Club hosted the Portuguese Mixed Doubles Curling Cup.

Donations to WDHF’s X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Janice Swanton and Walker’s Landing presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with donations.

Wingham U13 Yellow team takes the win

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham U13 Yellow team defeated the U13 Minto Mad Dogs in the WOAA finals.

Local Sunday Schools participate in Easter Lenten challenge

Submitted April 2, 2026Food, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham United Church Sunday School, Congregation and the Belgrave Knox United Churches had their Easter Lenten Challenge.

Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

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, 2026.

Wingham driver charged after tractor-trailor collision

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

MAPLETON - A Wingham driver is charged following a collision outside of Moorefield on Mar. 23, a police report confirms.

County Towne Players scheduled to stage production of Paul Elliott’s Exit Laughing

Submitted April 2, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Play dates for the County Towne Players’ production of Paul Elliott’s Exit Laughing are approaching quickly. 

Finding a place to rest this lent season

Kevin Nethercott April 2, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion

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

Walkerton Senior card scores

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre scores from Wednesday, March 25 at the Walkerton library.

Welcome to Atwood

Jessica Carter April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

This week, let’s begin a journey around to the other communities that make up North Perth. First,…

Two-vehicle collision on March 28 in Brockton claims life of 27-year-old

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - A 27-year-old man was pronounced deceased following a collision involving two motor vehicles in Brockton on Saturday, March 28.

Five local teams heading to OMHA finals after WOAA victories

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

LUCKNOW - The West Coast Whitecaps U13A squad claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) banner over the weekend, downing the Southeast Surge in a home game at the Lucknow arena.

Winter storms sweep through Perth County in 1926

Claire Drake April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After experiencing a winter that has been longer and snowier than recent years, many are eagerly…

Five area teams heading to OMHA finals after WOAA wins

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

LUCKNOW - The West Coast Whitecaps U13A squad claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) banner over the weekend, downing the Southeast Surge in a home game at the Lucknow arena.

Grey Bruce Singers set to perform spring show Together We Are Better

Submitted April 2, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Snowdrops are out, tulips are starting to poke their leaves up and the Grey Bruce Singers are again presenting their spring concert, Together We Are Better.

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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. 

See all Listowel area articles.

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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