HOWICK - At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.
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Unemployment rate climbs in region, data from February states
WALKERTON - In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged this month at 7.2%, both unad
OFA urges local residents to support Ontario producers through ‘tumultuous’ times and political uncertainty
GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor, Amazing Race Canada winner, and mental health advocate Tyler Smith speaks to local students
LISTOWEL - When asked to sum up his entire speech promoting mental health awareness and resilience, Tyler Smith, a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, said, “Take the necessary steps and remember that your story matters, too.”
Ironmen eliminated by Kincardine Bulldogs in PJHL playoffs
Both the Wingham Ironmen and the Walkerton Capitals were eliminated from the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs over the weekend, each finding themselves on the wrong side of a 4-1 series.
North Huron council gives provisional budget approval
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.
OPP thanks public for help in locating missing child
Thanks to assistance from the community, a missing nine-year-old from Howick Township was found within a day of being reported missing.
Wingham U18LL enter weekend undefeated in playoff action
Up to last weekend, Wingham Minor Hockey had nearly a dozen teams involved in post-season playoffs from U11 through to U18, including the U18 Local League squad who was undefeated in the post-season.
Service Canada scheduled outreach site to move
North Huron council has agreed to a Service Canada request for a space to operate a monthly scheduled outreach site after Avon Maitland School Board (AMSB) decided not to renew its employment services contract with Employment Ontario beyond Mar. 31.
Police report fraud losses for Ontarians
The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Serious Fraud Office are launching the 2025 Fraud Prevention Month campaign: “The Masks of Fraud.”
Hometown Heroes: Volunteers of the Year named at Wingham BIA Annual General Meeting
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming plans appeared in jeopardy last year until Joe and Heidi Carter stepped up to take over the planning of what turned out to be a fantastic town celebration.
Teeswater watermain breaks, leads to several other breaks
Numerous watermain breaks resulted in impacts being felt throughout Teeswater recently, with the breaks happening under and around Bruce Road 6.
Liberal, NDP, Green candidates remain concerned with healthcare
With the mid-term provincial election decided, Midwestern Newspapers reached out to the unsuccessful local major party representatives in the Huron-Bruce riding to find out how they felt the election went.
Morris-Turnberry council upholds vicious dog title in Belgrave case
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.
ONE CARE launches campaign to fund new accessible vehicles
STRATFORD - ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services has announced the launch of its Driven to Care campaign, with a goal of raising $500,000 though efforts including a 50/50 draw to purchase three new much-needed accessible vehicles.
