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Fordwich men’s slow pitch tournament returning

Nicole Beswitherick March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Fordwich Community Parks Association will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.

LDSS students protest changes to OSAP

Kelsey Bent March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Local students say the provincial government’s decision to change the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding model has “crushed their dreams” of going to college and university.

OPP seeking driver who fled Listowel collision scene; 140 livestock dead in structure fire; Howick resident charged in Break and Enter

Submitted March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – The Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a…

Howick awards Joe Kerr Limited tender for spring maintenance gravel

Nicole Beswitherick March 19, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its March 10 meeting, Manager of Public Works Scott Price requested that council award the tender for spring maintenance gravel to Joe Kerr Limited for $313,650, excluding the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).

UWPH celebrates opening of North Perth Access Centre

Heather MacEwen March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – North Perth now has a collection of health and social services under one roof. United…

Cyclones play last game of season, team goes green for Paddyfest

Nicole Beswitherick March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones were back on home ice for the final time on Friday, March 6, for their last game of the 2025-26 season, as well as for their Paddyfest game.

Bakelaar discusses maintaining Listowel’s clock tower, time change

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - While the Province of British Columbia (BC) made their last biannual time change on Sunday, March 8, Tim Bakelaar, owner of Bakelaar Jewellers, climbed four storeys, by ladder, to the top of the Listowel clock tower once again, with no end in sight for his work winding and maintaining the

Howick approves bylaw in case of lame duck period

Nicole Beswitherick March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

With 2026 being a municipal election year in Ontario, council here received a report at its Feb. 24 meeting from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis regarding the Restricted Acts of Council (Lame Duck) Delegation of Authority bylaw.

Pups and Pancakes event a barking good time

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Before most of the snow melted away in the rain last weekend, local dogs had the chance to play in the pop up dog park event Pups and Pancakes, hosted by the North Perth Dog Park volunteer group, at the Kin Station on March 7.

Gord Hymers Hockey Tournament this weekend

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - Listowel Minor Hockey Association’s (LMHA) biggest tournament of the year is back again, taking residency primarily in the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel from March 13-15.

AMDSB responds to minister’s musings about the removal of elected trustees

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) joined the effort to protect public school trustees from elimination by the province. Similar to its counterparts across the province, AMDSB sent a letter last week to the Minister of Education Paul Calandra and Premier Doug Ford.

Walkerton Herald-Times March 12 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers March 12, 2026Pieces of the Past, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From March 12, 1996

Stratford courthouse backlog caught up; breakdown of charges and fines for 2025

Kelsey Bent March 12, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - In a report to Perth County council on March 5, county staff shared they are caught up with backlogged cases, only “dealing with only a few matters from 2024”, otherwise focused matters from last year.

The new purpose of municipal government

Denny Scott March 12, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

So I’ve got a question – and it’s a toughie: What is the purpose of our lower- and upper-tier municipal governments? For those of you scratching your heads – lower tier is the municipalities: Your South Bruces, your North Hurons and your Perth Easts (just to name a few) while the upper-tier...

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

Denny Scott March 11, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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