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A question of wording

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

It seems the local police are getting somewhat alarmed about recent incidents of stunt driving. 

Council votes to extend parking restrictions in the Lake Rosalind area

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The parking situation in the Lake Rosalind area has long been contentious, especially on Road 2 and Road 2A.

Council votes down motion on automated speed enforcement

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - During the June 24 meeting at the Cargill Community Centre, Brockton Council discussed two motions.

Bruce County hospitality: potatoes to the rescue

Robin Hilborn July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The tradition of helping a neighbour started early in Bruce County. Our pioneer ancestors had no more than a humble log shanty but would throw open the door for any traveller and share their meagre fare, be it only a lowly potato.

Public meeting held on Atwood subdivision proposal

Nicole Beswitherick July 3, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Rural

At its recent June 23 meeting, North Perth Council held a public meeting to consider a zoning bylaw amendment affecting the property located north of the intersection of Woodview Drive and Parkview Crescent in Atwood.

Dead crow found in Grey-Bruce tests positive for West Nile Virus

Submitted July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has received confirmation that an American crow, found dead in Bruce County, has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus.

Peabody not letting NWMO ‘off the hook’ on consultation with SON

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton Council has accepted a  report by CAO Sonya Watson on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed site selection process and directed staff to comment regarding the process.

Council to seek additional input on logo selection for hamlets

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The community feedback was fairly clear about the proposed “brand” for Elmwood, but less clear about those for Cargill and Chepstow.

Regional transit project secures up to $9.5 million in funding

Submitted July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY-DUFFERIN - Residents, businesses and visitors across Grey, Bruce and Dufferin counties can look forward to rural transit enhancements over the next five years.

Listowel’s Jaelyn McPherson talks international education, extracurriculars ahead of 2025/26 AMDSB Student Trustee position

Kelsey Bent July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Jaelynn MacPherson, 16, was elected to be one of two Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) student trustees, alongside Mitchell student Julie Vega.

Bruce County looks at decline in local revenue from electricial industry properties

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - When “one of these things is not like the others” – inequities arise.

Walkerton Music in the Park returns for summer

Pauline Kerr July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A LITTLE BIT OF HE SAID SHE SAID.

Top LDSS athletes recognized for outstanding performances

Kelsey Bent July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Maddy Hinsperger, Curtis Strickler, Reece Cameron and Armando Tecsa were named Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) athletes of the year at a banquet hosted at the school on June 18.

NII Energy Co-op students showcase skilled trades in the energy sector

Submitted July 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SAUGEEN SHORES - “Electrician.” “Carpenter, for sure.” “I want to be a millwright.” At the showcase event for the NII Energy Co-op this past Friday, high school students spoke about their learnings and plans for the future.

Annual iFarm program shows local students where their food comes from

Submitted July 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - A program that has been ongoing for decades, and was first started by Dairy Producers in Perth County, has expanded over the years to include all agricultural foods produced on farms in the County that surround Stratford.

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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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