MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - Workers are on the picket lines across Midwestern Ontario, after mail delivery was halted as a result of a nation-wide strike by postal workers.
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United Way’s Youth in Action Grants offer chance for youth to impact communities
STRATFORD - The application period for United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Youth in Action Grants is now open for 14- to 24-year-olds who want to address pressing issues among youth in Perth and/or Huron County.
Christ calls us to be peacemakers
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in recent weeks we have once again seen violence erupt in our…
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 2 Turnbacks
From October 3, 1990
Local agricultural society hosts evening to honour Lexi Johnston, CNE Ambassador of Fairs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agriculture Society is welcoming all to attend an event in honour of Lexi…
Minor Hockey recap – Sept. 25, 2025
Midwestern Newspapers looks at how local teams performed over the past two weeks.
The importance of teaching the basics of everything
As I “made my rounds” on Friday morning, which is what I call checking my newsfeeds, I stumbled upon a story in which a father from North Bay was proving himself to be the antithesis of myself: he was arguing that his child should not have failed their drivers test for using features on his Tesla wh
Howick approves over $15,000 for Wroxeter bridge project
HOWICK - A report was presented to council here by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren on Sept. 9 which recommended an approval for the payment of $15,255.65 to Theo Vandenberk Inc. for the 2024 Wroxeter bridge project.
Varsity Lightings Field Hockey Team win, lose at home
LISTOWEL - The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team hosted two games at home on Sept. 17.
Cyclones take win and loss over weekend
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and a loss in two games this past weekend as the GOJHL regular season continues.
Phil Beard announces retirement plans after 46 years of service with Maitland Conservation
WROXETER - For 46 years Phil Beard has worked to help Maitland Conservation develop a healthy, resilient watershed, advocating and collaborating with member municipalities, provincial ministries, federal agencies, universities, colleges, community groups, businesses and experts in watershed science-
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 25 Turnbacks
From September 27, 1989
LWHA celebrates one year of obstetrics program back in service
LISTOWEL - For families across the region, knowing there is a trusted place to welcome their baby close to home makes a world of difference.
Huron-Perth catholic board renames school following canonization of saint
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has renamed its expanded virtual, summer and after-hours school to Saint Carlo Acutis Continuing Education School, following the canonization of the teenage saint on Sept. 7.
LDSS’ Grayson Carter wins Huron-Perth Golf Tournament
LISTOWEL - High school students from across the Avon Maitland District School Board region took their swing at the Listowel Golf Course in the Huron Perth Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.
