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Renaming beach isn’t ‘cancel culture’

David Wood July 10, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Well, it finally happened. Sauble Beach is now Saugeen Beach. Cue the gasps, eye-rolls, and grumbles from those who think changing a sign is the end of civilization as we know it.

With summer comes storms: History of 1916 and 1925 Monkton storms

Cindy J. Sinko July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we head into summer, we all know that there is a potential for thunder storms and  that there…

Kasenberg delegates strong mayor powers

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The mayor of North Perth is delegating some of his recently granted “strong mayor powers” back to the local council.

Police investigate motorcycle theft in Listowel

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Listowel that occured…

Conservation area getting new safety fencing

Pauline Kerr July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - As discussed during the May 15 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors, new fencing is being installed at Durham Conservation Area.

Dance production of ‘The Gratest Show’ held in Palmerston

Peggy Haasnoot July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

PALMERSTON - Illustrated Movement Dance Academy staged ‘The Gratest Show,’ at the Palmerston and District Community Centre on June 21 and 22.

Walkerton Seniors cards results

Submitted July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Seniors euchre at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, June 25.

Magical Midways Inc. charged after 2022 safety maintenance violation

Kelsey Bent July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

A July 2, 2025 release from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) stated that Magical Midways Inc., a carnival ride company based in Toronto and Woodstock, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Technical Standards and Safety Act, following a serious safety incident involving

Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant

Nicole Beswitherick July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.

$1.3 Million in benefits returned to residents through volunteer income tax program

Submitted July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), administered by the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL), delivered outstanding results for local residents in 2025, library officials state.

Bridge work on budget, schedule

Pauline Kerr July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The July 10 meeting of Bruce County council includes an update on the Durham Street bridge project.

Listowel Banner turnbacks for July 10, 2025

Submitted July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Comancheros Car Club of Listowel hosted its 35th annual Show n’ Shine…

Walkerton Herald-Times July 10 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 10, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Sacred Heart students bike 427 kilometres through Quebec for outdoor education program

Emily Bowen July 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - From June 4 to 12, 17 students from Sacred Heart High School’s (SHHS) Genesis program biked 427 kilometres across Quebec as part of a year-end experiential education trip.

From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life

Greg Dietrich July 10, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.

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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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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.

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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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