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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

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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.

Skating with the Stars in Wingham

Cory Bilyea March 19, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Skating Club’s year-end showcase captured on camera.

Dance Factory U8 Acro team receives banner recognizing competition

Submitted January 8, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

In December, a Wingham dance group received a banner recognizing their accomplishments in international competition in 2025.

Wingham man wins $100,000 top-prize with OLG Instant ticket

Submitted December 23, 2025Contests, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Joyce George, a construction worker from Wingham won a $100,000 prize in Instant Snowflake Multiplier. The winning ticket was purchased at Wingham Minimart on Josephine Street.

CKNX radiothon continues tradition of support for local hospitals

Submitted October 23, 2025Contests, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the 24th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon broadcast on AM920 to continue its mission of support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario.

Huron youth receives 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award

Submitted October 9, 2025Contests, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron County youth is among the recipients of the 2025 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.

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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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