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Huron County seeking community input for economic development strategic plan

Submitted October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The County of Huron’s Economic Development department is seeking input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as it develops a new economic development strategic plan.

RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?

Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.

Midwest 49ers down Whitecaps

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers recaps how the 'A' and 'B' local hockey teams manage over the weekend.

Increases are okay, just keep them small and spread them out

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I know that we’re going to get into some “nerdy” stuff, as my parents told me, but bear with…

‘I Am Huron’ awards recognize newcomers, immigrants in county

Submitted October 16, 2025Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.

Bruce Power, partners donate $145,000 for future addiction treatment centre to Saugeen Ojibway Nation

Submitted October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $145,000 to help in the battle against addiction and suicide in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) territory.

Invisible Wounds a beacon of hope for rural first responders

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - In the face of personal adversity, Deborah MacDonald chose not to retreat into silence. Instead, she turned her battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) into a beacon of hope for the courageous first responders in rural Southwestern Ontario.

Motion defeated to replace steel cladding at Howick fire station

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Fire Chief Josh Kestner came to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting, recommending they accept three quotes gathered for the Howick Fire Station steel cladding project, and approve the quote from Prior Projects and Renos of Mildmay in the amount of $24,295 – the lowest bid of the three.

Driver air lifted from off-road collision

Submitted October 16, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE - On Oct. 13, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, Municipality of South Bruce.

Huron OPP offers cyber security tips for fraud protection

Submitted October 16, 2025Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY - The Huron County OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for Huron County residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

Packed house supports community meal program despite competition from Jays

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Despite competing with a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game, over 100 community members packed the Wingham United Church last Sunday to support the Wingham Free Lunch program, run by seven local churches. They raised more than $1,000 through a benefit concert by the Chapelaires.

Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.

Practical jokes, a whistling musician and the ‘Vine Pullers’: Campbell Cork journies into Wingham’s past

Cory Bilyea October 16, 2025News, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) had a special visitor at its Oct. 1 meeting, bringing in local historian and author Campbell Cork to share some of his stories about the small rural town.

Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring

Nicole Beswitherick October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.

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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.

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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.

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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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