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Weather takes toll on SBGHC

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), like everything else in the area, has been affected by recent severe weather.

Local businesses, municipality talk tariff tremors shaking up the nation

Midwestern Newspapers March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.

Local ambassadors represent Perth, Huron at Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention

Submitted March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO - The District 8 Ambassadors representing the sevens fairs in Perth and Huron Counties are pictured together at the recent Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention in Toronto.

OFA urges local residents to support Ontario producers through ‘tumultuous’ times and political uncertainty

Submitted March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support  local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.

North Huron council gives provisional budget approval

Cory Bilyea March 6, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council held its first 2025 budget meeting on Feb. 29, approving in principle a 3.15 per cent tax levy increase, which translates to an additional $236,000 in taxation.

Teeswater watermain breaks, leads to several other breaks

Denny Scott March 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Numerous watermain breaks resulted in impacts being felt throughout Teeswater recently, with the breaks happening under and around Bruce Road 6. 

Morris-Turnberry council upholds vicious dog title in Belgrave case

Rachel Hammermueller March 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here went by the book, so to speak, in the case of a ‘vicious dog,’ continuing the saga of related bylaw cases, primarily occurring in Belgrave. 

Brockton endorses Saugeen Shores report on SVCA policy manual update

Pauline Kerr March 6, 2025News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has requested feedback for its proposed Environmental Planning and Regulations Manual update.

Regional Skills 2025 spotlights students’ talents in the trades

Submitted March 6, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Top placing local students in four categories will be moving on to the provincial level after an exciting day of fierce competition at the 2025 Regional Technological Skills Challenge in Owen Sound.

The Mustang Messenger – Feb. 27. 2025 issue

Submitted February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Mustang Messenger is part of F.E. Madill Secondary School’s newspaper club, and is filled with students from all grades who meet regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community.

Western wardens group backs province, feds

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

The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on  Canadian goods.

Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards

Midwestern Newspapers February 27, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14. 

CNOY walkers surpass target, raise over $30,000 for Connection Centre

Cory Bilyea February 27, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Once again, the people of Wingham have united, showcasing their community spirit and generosity at the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk.

Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection

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

The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.

North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY

Nicole Beswitherick February 27, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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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