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Walkerton

Province provides transit funding for local region

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY-OWEN SOUND — The province is investing a total of $1,052,544 to support public transit service in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound municipalities.

Owen Riegling announces first headline tour of North America

Midwestern Newspapers April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

NASHVILLE – Country music star Owen Riegling, a Mildmay native, recently announced plans to headline his first North American tour this year, including a few stops not far from home.

Brockton mayor says Pinkerton situation stable

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday morning, in the wake of yet another in a seemingly endless chain of severe rain storms, that the situation in Pinkerton remains unchanged.

Denny Scott photo One of the driving factors in why he plans to run for the leadership of the federal NDP, and plans to join the NDP with the Green party, is to think about the children of the country according to Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail. He said politicians need to think about the future, and the children that will inherit the country, and do better to represent everyone.

McQuail says Lewis holds similar values over some issues after election

Denny Scott April 16, 2026News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Long-time New Democratic Party (NDP) supporter, political activist and organic farmer Tony McQuail may not have won the federal NDP leadership race, but he feels he was heard, especially by new leader Avi Lewis.

Hurting with you: our community

Denny Scott April 16, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory

Patrick Folkes April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.

Scone Crokinole Club launches 17th season of friendly competition

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SCONE - April 1 marked the start of season 17 for the Scone Crokinole Club.

Library report highlights year of ‘strong community connection and expanded services’

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is reflecting on 2025 with the release of its annual report.

Walkerton Herald-Times April 9 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 9, 2026Pieces of the Past, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From April 11, 1990

Not the nicky nicky nine doors of our youth

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The game is definitely not the “nicky nicky nine doors” we remember as children.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

Columnists

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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