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4-H Ontario announces new 2025 4-H ambassadors

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

GUELPH - 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of four ambassadors  who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.

Large sinkhole stops traffic in Perth East

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On March 28, the OPP closed Road 124, between Perth Road 119 and Line 61, just east of Brunner, to respond to a large sinkhole.

41-year-old Huron East resident arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Huron East resident and the seizure of illegal drugs, a police report confirms. 

MVCA board request report investigating buying Canadian

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the regular Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) meeting in March, Chair Ed McGugan asked the board if they would like staff to develop a policy that prioritizes buying Canadian goods and services.

Submissions open for Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s ‘the rural queer agenda’ exhibit

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is calling for submissions from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists for their curated exhibit ‘the rural queer agenda.’ 

Four recent thefts highlighted

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for assistance in solving the following thefts. 

Council looking into allowing backyard chickens in Howick

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its last meeting, council here pulled a presentation from its correspondence building a case for updating the bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Howick Township.

Walkerton District Hospital Foundation receives for gala sponsorships

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Howick responds to Maitland Conservation letter on naturalization of Gorrie Conservation Area

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regarding 2025 naturalization and grass maintenance at the Gorrie Conservation Area at its March 18 regular council meeting.

Brockton hires manager of child care services

Submitted March 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to announce the hiring of Carri-Ann Scott as the incoming Manager of child care services for the Brockton Child Care Centre.

Thompson back at Rural Affairs position

Submitted March 27, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson was recently sworn in as a Member of the 44th Ontario Provincial Parliament for the riding of Huron-Bruce, and was reappointed by Premier Doug Ford to serve as the Minister of Rural Affairs of Ontario. 

F.E. Madill co-op student explores career in firefighting

Cory Bilyea March 27, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sara Whitehead’s eyes are pointed skyward as she plans for her future. The F.E. Madill Grade 12 student dreams of learning to fly a helicopter so that one day, she can help fight forest fires up north.

How to stay safe on farms

Submitted March 27, 2025Columns, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Staying safe at work is always important. That’s especially true on Ontario’s farms, which aren’t just a workplace, it’s also where those of us who farm live and raise our families.

Owen Riegling part of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields 2025 artist lineup

Submitted March 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, presented by Montgomery Ford, has revealed the artist lineup for its 17th annual edition, running Aug. 21-23 at the town’s Graceland Event Grounds.

Howick awards spring maintenance gravel tender to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd.

Nicole Beswitherick March 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its March 18 meeting, council here was presented with a report by the manager of Public Works regarding spring maintenance gravel tender results.

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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.

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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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