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Todd Winger is a client of Community Living Wingham and, thanks to the connections and support the organization provides, he is able to pursue some of his favourite activities through the town. (Denny Scott photo)

Community Living helps Winger work, connect with church, community groups

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

Todd Winger is somewhat new to North Huron, compared to some of the other clients of Community Living Wingham, but because of the organization he is able to work, volunteer and participate in a lot of activities throughout the community.

Brockton, county take new direction on court costs

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

BRUCE COUNTY - County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) updated the county on the situation regarding Brockton’s request for sharing of court security and prisoner transportation costs.

Roots of Bruce 2025

Roots of Bruce puts agriculture front and centre for local students

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The annual Roots of Bruce event, a celebration of agriculture focused on Grade 5 students in the area, was held last month in Walkerton at the community agriculture buildings.

Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.

HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”

The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta CatholicSchool in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month. The team downed Kincardine, Hanover, Formosa and Owen Sound, winning each game by a double-digit divide. Back row, from left are Emma Wilken, Gabriella Frank, Avery Battle, Payten Lorely, Leah Spitzig, Garyn Abell and Ava Batte. Front row: Rachel Holm, Reese Wlson, Adelynn Ernest, Ottilia Cartwright and Kerissa Proctor. (Contributed photo)

St. Teresa team goes undefeated

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month.

Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.

Police concerned about increase in school bus crashes

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

West Region Ontario Provincial Police have expressed concern over a spike in school bus crashes.

Road works could be under budget

Denny Scott May 8, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The tenders for the reconstruction of Dietz and Kleist Street in Mildmay came in significantly under budget, leaving South Bruce Public Works Director Stu Moffat saying the municipality may save as much as $250,000.

Lane change for Durham Street bridge project expected soon

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

BRUCE COUNTY - The update on the Durham Street bridge project presented to Bruce County council on May 1 stated that construction has resumed and work is on track for completion by the year’s end.

Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.

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The Well Community Collective receives $1 million donation

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Well Community Collective (The Well) announce via press release a $1 million donation from Bruce Power to support the creation of The Well Youth Hubs across Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth counties. This investment will provide thousands of youth aged 12–25 with easier access to the care, connecti

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.

Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.

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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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