By all accounts, food bank use is way up. No surprise there. So is the cost of food at the grocery store, and the season of budget-friendly produce at farm markets is over.
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Southeast Surge U15B team eliminated in tournament semi-finals
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results for the past week.
Sisters in Spirit; National Day of Action for MMIWG2S
What would you think if all of a sudden, I were gone? As your local news reporter, would you think it strange if I suddenly disappeared without telling you I was leaving?
Four Bruce County crokinole players travel to NCA tournament
SCONE - Results of the Scone Crokinole doubles play from Oct. 1
Capitals struggle to earn first season win in PJHL action
The Walkerton Capitals were downed by Mount Forest and Hanover on the weekend, remaining in the seventh-place spot in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) North Pollock Division.
Formosa Lions donate to X-ray project and hold monthly lottery draw
FORMOSA - The Formosa and District Lions Club recently held their September 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Les Nichols, Formosa; Sandra Douglas, Formosa; Bob Batte, Mildmay; Ron and Betty Hundt, Hanover.
Howick to celebrate 170th homecoming in July 2026
HOWICK - The Township of Howick will be celebrating its 170th homecoming from July 2-5, 2026.
Run4Health: Raising funds and awareness one kilometre at a time
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Community Centre marked the start line of the 15th annual Run4Health, an event run by the Walkerton District Community centre to raise funds that go towards projects in the hospital, including the X-ray suite project.
Ironmen fall to second-last place with back-to-back losses
After falling short in two games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen are sitting at two points out of the basement of the league.
Simply Celebrate You boutique recognizes fifth year in business with fashion show
LISTOWEL - Simply Celebrate You fashion boutique hosted its fifth anniversary fashion show at the Listowel Ag Hall on Sept. 28.
South Bruce approves MOU with snowmobile clubs for use of trails
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce, by bylaw, has enacted a memorandum of understanding with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) District 9 and its member clubs for the use of local trails.
Walkerton Capitals fall to last place in PJHL North Pollock Division
After struggling to find their footing in the early part of the season, the members of the Walkerton Capitals will look towards a three-game homestand starting next weekend to make up some lost ground.
In photos: 2025 Howick Fall Fair
HOWICK - The Howick Fall Fair, held on Sept. 26 and 27, had something for everyone.
Surge, 49ers bring home championship wins in weekend tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from Sept. 23 to Sept. 28, 2025.
Council invited to unlearn workshop hosted by Kin Cares
LISTOWEL - While discussing items on the consent agenda during the Sept. 22 North Perth Council meeting, Listowel Ward Coun. Sarah Blazek brought attention to an invitation from Kin Cares.
