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April unemployment rate decreases to 4.2%

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 4.2%.

Artist Diane Chambers showcases artwork on library art wall this May

Christa Ferrier Bruce County Library May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton Branch, welcomes Bruce County artist Diane Chambers to the Walkerton Art Wall for the month of May. 

Wingham Sunday School and congregation donates 450 lbs. of goods to North Huron Food Share

Submitted May 8, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation donated approximately 450 lbs. of food and…

Huron County OPP announces new detachment commander

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP has named their new detachment commander. 

Classic Troubadours concert coming to Wingham theatre

Submitted May 8, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Award-winning singer-songwriter Jacob Moon and a troupe of veteran performers honour four songwriting legends May 14.

New measles exposures in HPPH region including Wingham hospital

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

Assault in North Huron; school bus driver charged with careless driving

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On April 23, members of the Huron County OPP responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Huron East. Following investigation, a police report states, the suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour

Shannon Wood May 8, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner

As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and…

New measles exposures reported in HPPH region

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

Roots of Bruce 2025

Roots of Bruce puts agriculture front and centre for local students

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The annual Roots of Bruce event, a celebration of agriculture focused on Grade 5 students in the area, was held last month in Walkerton at the community agriculture buildings.

Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”

Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.

Police concerned about increase in school bus crashes

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

West Region Ontario Provincial Police have expressed concern over a spike in school bus crashes.

Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.

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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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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

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Vehicle-pedestrian collision in Listowel sends one person to hospital with serious injuries May 22

By Midwestern Newspapers

The collision occurred at the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and Elizabeth Street East.

By Submitted

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

By Submitted

SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

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