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Spirit Walk focused on local history planned for Oct. 9 in Wingham

Submitted October 3, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

When most people think of a “Spirit Walk,” they think of things like something spooky on a dark Halloween night, a way that indigenous people connect with ancestors, a religious ceremony, or perhaps a trip to a distillery.

Howick-Turnberry fair made a successful return this year

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Horse shows, firefighter games, and live music filled the packed weekend at Howick Community Centre.

Cruickshank Park at 360 Josephine St. sees major updates

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

New infrastructure, florals, and details can be seen at the inner-town park.

Victoria Jubilee Hall gets new handrails

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently, the new east entrance at Victoria Jubilee Hall received a major safety upgrade: stainless steel railings from top to bottom on both sides of the stairs, and just in time for the new season of entertainment which has started.

“Book Club with the OPP” to start in Perth County

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Perth County OPP is inviting the public to engage with the OPP through reading.

Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.

Brussels holds its 161st fall fair

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 161st Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 17 and 18.

Musical fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice features Kelly Walker – singer, songwriter and author

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

“Gotta Have a Dream: A Musical Fundraiser” for Saugeen Hospice featuring Kelly Walker, singer, songwriter and author, with Breanne Dietrich, Andrea Kasap and Andrew Strader, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m., at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) in Walkerton.

Truth and Reconciliation event planned at local church

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

A local church is planning a free community event in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Teeswater crokinole results – Sept. 26

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crokinole season began in Teeswater at the town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Rotary Stratford welcomes 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival set for Sept. 14 along the Avon

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner

The iconic Dragon Boat proudly stands  in the square, heralding the upcoming 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival.

Scone Crokinole Sept. 4 results

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

Seven tables of players competed on Sept. 4 at the Chesley Fire Hall.

Listowel Agricultural Fair competition results

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

One thing the 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair is known for is its many competitions. This year saw many competitors trying their hand at unique parade floats to the pedal tractor pull. 

Victoria Jubilee Hall announces latest entertainment series

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nothing compares to live performance, and Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) has another great entertainment series set for you to enjoy. 

Touch a Truck time in Listowel

Patrick Raftis September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department and local OPP hosted a Touch a Truck event in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 8.

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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