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Huron Waves Music Festival returns with celebration of music, nature and Canadian Heritage

Submitted June 12, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Waves Music Festival returns with Discovery Through Music, a week-long celebration that invites audiences of all ages to engage deeply with the natural world, cultural storytelling, and transformative music from June 13 to 21. 

Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event recognizes North Perth Firefighters

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event took place May 31 and June 1

Atwood firefighters breakfast a success

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

ATWOOD – The North Perth Fire Department annually hosts breakfasts at all fire department…

Maplevue Farms celebrates World Milk Day

Nicole Beswitherick June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

NORTH PERTH - June 1 every year marks World Milk Day.

The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth

Submitted May 29, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.

Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

Lions clean up park in Formosa

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa and District Lions have been busy doing park cleanup for the past few weeks in order to be ready for the fist booking of the season.

Lobb back as opposition critic for digital government

Submitted May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Local MP Ben Lobb was reappointed as the critic for digital government, with the added portfolio of artificial intelligence in Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shadow cabinet.

Workplace incident results in death

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On May 23, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Brockton Fire and Emergency Services were called to an address along Concession 6 of Greenock (Chepstow) for a workplace incident.

Musical Muskrat Festival gets green light from council

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Musical Muskrat Festival will return to Wingham from June 13 - 14, and organizers say many fun activities are lined up again this year.

SVCA provides expert guidance on sustainable development

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority recently announced its continued commitment to supporting property owners and developers with expert guidance on projects and property purchases in areas potentially affected by flooding, erosion or sensitive natural features.

Walkerton District Hospital Foundation fundraising for replacement X-ray suite

Submitted May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently announced a funding commitment of $1.4 million towards the replacement of the X-ray suite for South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton Hospital. 

Authority members concerned over proposed Bill 5

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regular board of directors meeting, Coun. Alison Lobb (Central Huron) inquired about the Ontario government’s proposed legislation, Bill 5, indicating that she only found out about it during the Huron County Council meeting that morning.

The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its annual BBQ fundraiser May 24

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club held its annual BBQ fundraiser during the May 24 town-wide…

Wingham walkers take part in IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s

Cory Bilyea May 29, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s was held in Wingham on May 24. The annual walk raises…

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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.

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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. 

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.

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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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