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Chicken theft cold case in South Huron an inside job

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Charges are laid two years after Huron County OPP began investigating a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a South Huron farm in spring 2023. 

The Howick Optimist Club receives $10,000 donation for Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Submitted May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The anonymous donation will help keep the program running strong.

The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet in fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Thomas Beard and Friends String Quartet fundraiser garnered a total of $3,450 benefiting North…

The Lions Club of Wingham inducts newest members

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At a recent meeting, Zone Chair Lion Travis Teed inducted three new members into The Lions Club of…

Walkerton senior card results

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre results for May 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library were Deb Cassidy 73, Doug Fleet 73 and Marg Weber 67. Florence Daniel was low. Draw winners were Judy Peeling, Tom Wolfe and Don Harvey. 

Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways

Submitted May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.

Medical students experience rural life during Discovery Week

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

Medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital during Discovery Week 2025.

Babies, children under five can now receive measles vaccines earlier

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under five as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus.

In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history

Cindy J. Sinko May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…

John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition. 

Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.

Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers

Ethan Wallace May 15, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…

Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…

Wightman Telecom donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Wightman Telecom recently made a donation to the Listowel Memorial Hospital…

Jan’s Danceshop students showcase talents at several local events

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.   

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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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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

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.

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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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

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.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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…

Columnists

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

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.

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