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Graduating students at Elma P.S run through colours

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Elma Township Public School hosted a colour run on June 19.

Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board students triumph at Skills Ontario competition

Submitted June 11, 2026Contests, News, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students at this year’s Skills Ontario Competition that took place recently at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw winners

Submitted May 28, 2026Contests, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw May 21 winners: $1,000 - Carolyn/Scott Thibaudeau, $500 - Jane/Glen Wilhelm, $300 - Candice Wright, $250 - Bette Davis, $150 - Nina McTeer.

IPM beautification contest open to Bruce County residents

Submitted May 21, 2026Contests, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to roll up your sleeves, plant those flowers, tidy up the yard and show off your pride in your own little piece of Bruce County.

Bruce and Grey 4-H members among six selected as provincial ambassadors

Submitted May 21, 2026Contests, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE AND GREY - Several Bruce and Grey  County 4-H members are among six selected as ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province.

Listowel’s first ribfest coming May 22 – 24

Abigail Brubacher May 14, 2026Contests, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Society is hosting its first annual ribfest from May 22 to 24.

50th annual Cargill pike derby winner

Submitted May 14, 2026Contests, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nine-year-old Deluka Brick, shown alongside his boating partner, his “Popsy” Don Clark...

Regional quilt show promises to ‘make memories’ – colourful ones

Submitted May 14, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - New Millennium Quilters Guild is hosting the “Making Memories” Quilt Show on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mildmay Carrick Recreational Complex.

Local chess teams have large success at Perth County event

Submitted May 14, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, News

On May 6, 2026, the Perth County Elementary Chess Tournament was held at the Stratford Rotary Complex.

Westfield Elementary School hosts chess tournament for students

Submitted April 16, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Westfield in-school chess tournament for Grades 5-8 took place on Wednesday, April 8. The 28…

Listowel BIA sign contest deadline looms

Submitted April 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel BIA continues to accept art work to the Summer Street Banner as part of their broader banner initiative, which is to brighten the town in an eye-catching way for years to come. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their custom designs before the April, 26 deadline.

Local Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership in Listowel

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

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.

EarlyON organizes Easter egg hunt in Atwood

Abigail Brubacher April 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

  To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Energrow named grant finalist

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

LISTOWEL - Energrow, a Listowel-based leader in sustainable agricultural technology, has been named one of the top 33 finalists in the 2025 Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest.

St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award

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

DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.

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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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

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.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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