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Spike in school bus crashes has OPP concerned

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

A spike in school bus crashes has the members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerned.

Walkerton Rotary Club announced draw #10 winners from May 1. Winners and prizes include; Shirley Bourgeois, $1,000; Wayne Martin, $500; Diane and Rick Hodgins, $300; Cate and Tom Diebold, $250; Chyleen Lobsinger, $200 and Katie Donahue and Claire Wettlaufer, $100. Pictured making the draw above is Nikki Allen (Left), Rotarians Flo Gutscher, Gerry Gerlofsma, Bonne Noble, Tom Traversy and Nina McTeer. (Contributed photo)

Walkerton Rotary Club announces draw 10 winners

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Rotary Club announced draw #10 winners from May 1.

County council decides one size does not fit all when it comes to severances

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

BRUCE COUNTY - A difference of opinion between the recommendation of the Bruce County planning department, and the proposal by the property owner, on a surplus farm dwelling severance, was resolved by an amendment proposed by County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton).

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Teeswater CWL holds Communion brunch

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Catholic Womens League held its Annual Communion Brunch on Sunday, April 27, following 9 a.m. mass.

North Perth requests province undo strong mayor powers

Kelsey Bent May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Mere days ahead of the strong mayor powers coming into effect, the council of the Municipality of North Perth decided to seek a reversal from the province at its April 29 meeting.

Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival 2025 Highlights Concert thrills audience

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

WALKERTON - The best of the best performed at this year’s Highlights Concert for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival on May 3.

Milverton spring home show- a success

Heather MacEwen May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A good crowd came out to the Milverton Spring Home Show over the weekend. The annual event, now in…

Hike for Hospice Hanover 2025

Hike for the Saugeen Hospice event held in Hanover

David Wood May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hike for the Saugeen Hospice was held on May 4 across the region including events in Durham, Paisley, Mildmay, Walkerton and Hanover.

Record setting turn out for Howick firefighter’s breakfast

Heather MacEwen May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Howick Firefighters Breakfast was a huge success over the weekend. Held at the Howick…

Listowel Cyclones celebrate season by handing out annual awards

Heather MacEwen May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Former NHL player Nick Spaling offers wisdom, advise to young players

The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce group recently chose Victim Services Bruce Grey as the recipient of a donation of $33,200 - a record-setting amount for the organization. Back row, from left: Danielle Thede, Brenda Vanderploeg, Beverlee Gateman, Peri Ongarato, Yvonne McCutcheon and Pam Kraft. Front row: Lynda Legge, Paula Carere, Victim Services Bruce Grey Executive Director Jane Hatley, Debb Bodkin and Debbie Pegelo.

100 Women group gives record-setting donation to Victim Services

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce organization proudly launched its 2025 giving season by presenting the group’s largest donation to date by giving $33,200 to Victim Services Bruce Grey. The organization supported over 1,400 individuals through crisis with trauma informed care and was selected to re

Listowel distillery releases commemorative bottle for town’s 150th anniversary celebration

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

On May 2, the Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee gathered inside the newly opened JM Hutchison Distilling Co. in Listowel’s south end. 

Members, family and friends of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walkerton, marked the 145th anniversary with a worship service the afternoon of Sunday, May 4, followed by a dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. The celebration was attended by close to 100 people. Seated at the head table are Sylvia McLeod and Rev. Kevin McLeod (Rev. Kevin grew up in the congregation), Bishop Carla Blakely of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Rev. Pamela McNeil, Paul McNeil, Shirley Mullen and Stephen Mullen – the MC. (Pauline Kerr photo)

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates 145 years of faith, prayer and grace

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News

Members, family and friends of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walkerton, marked the 145th anniversary with a worship service the afternoon of Sunday, May 4, followed by a dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall.

Attainable Housing program open

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Municipality of North Perth announced via press release the opening of the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentive programs for 2025.

Listowel-Wingham FHT celebrating the ‘Power of Nurses to Transform Health’

Midwestern Newspapers May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

By Nicole Beswitherick & Heather MacEwen LISTOWEL/WINGHAM – Highlighting the impact nurses…

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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

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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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