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News

Morris-Turnberry authorize internet, phone voting for 2026 election

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here passed a bylaw authorizing internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election, during its April 22 meeting. 

Huron County OPP announces new detachment commander

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP has named their new detachment commander. 

The reality of my many medical tests

Bob Murray May 8, 2025Columns, Wingham Advance Times

There are a number of companies competing to build Artificial intelligence (AI) compliant operations. AI is portrayed as solving the world’s problems – one problem at a time. 

Local conservation leader breaks new ground on provincial board

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025News

For the first time ever, a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) member will have a seat on the Conservation Ontario Executive Board.

Classic Troubadours concert coming to Wingham theatre

Submitted May 8, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Award-winning singer-songwriter Jacob Moon and a troupe of veteran performers honour four songwriting legends May 14.

Community Living Wingham and District receives $10,000 donation

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Community Living Wingham and District was the recipient of a $10,000 donation from the Lucknow…

New measles exposures in HPPH region including Wingham hospital

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

We cannot overlook our own issues

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, News, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Assault in North Huron; school bus driver charged with careless driving

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On April 23, members of the Huron County OPP responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Huron East. Following investigation, a police report states, the suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

The Wingham Trail Committee was out May 1 to begin the planting of 150 native shrubs

Cory Bilyea May 8, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The committee worked along the Maitland River at the site of the now removed Howson Dam

‘News is only the first rough draft of history’

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I’m going to (fairly shamelessly) borrow from some of my previous bosses this week and talk about…

A budding topic for spring – with a dash of humour

Shannon Wood May 8, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner

As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and…

May the fourth (or force) be with you

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - This group came prepared for whatever they found at the Hike for Saugeen Hospice event in Walkerton – light sabres, costumes, and corny jokes about May 4.

Unpermitted burns, illegal burns an issue for North Perth FD: Pape

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Unpermitted controlled burns, and even controlled burns that include items that aren’t allowed to be burned, continue to be a problem for the North Perth Fire Department despite the fact that it can cost residents significant amounts of money.

New measles exposures reported in HPPH region

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

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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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