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Mural to mark anniversary of Chesley

Submitted April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A new community-created mural is coming to Chesley in celebration of the community’s 145th anniversary.

Arran-Elderslie establishes Paisley Community Working Group

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Arran-Elderslie establishes the Paisley Community Working Group, with the goal to drive economic development in downtown Paisley.

Jubilee Hall welcomes Catherine MacLennan

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Catherine MacLennan brings her twenty-plus years experience in the music industry to Victoria Jubilee Hall in Walkerton on April 6.

Listowel Cyclones: Named for early hockey star, local team has storied history

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones have carved out a name for themselves in junior hockey circles, a name that originates with one of the games’ earliest superstars.

Bridge closure, affordable housing hurdles top of mind for Peabody

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bridges and other development are high on Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s list of concerns this week.

Listowel curlers recently advanced to OFSAA, two have opportunity to compete in Europe

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The LDSS Senior Curling team has done exceptionally well this season, with a few wins under their belts.

Council looking into allowing backyard chickens in Howick

Nicole Beswitherick April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its last meeting, council here pulled a presentation from its correspondence building a case for updating the bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Howick Township.

McKenzie family donates $10,500 to WDHF from T-Mac Memorial Hockey TURNERment

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is very grateful for a $10,500 donation that was received from the McKenzie family.

As the Crow Flies

Shannon Wood April 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…

Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival set to open for 41st year on April 21

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a long hard winter, organizers of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival are happy to welcome spring with the annual celebration of the arts.

MPP Lisa Thompson addresses Formosa Lions on Farmers Night

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa and District Lions Club held their March 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Kitty Chisholm, Walkerton; Karen Cronin, Elmira; Eileen Benninger, Formosa; Lois Miller, Mildmay and Diane Whitehead, Chepstow.

Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth reach record breaking numbers for pet outreach needs

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner

STRATFORD - As financial challenges continue to impact pet owners, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, is seeing a record breaking demand for outreach services. In just two months, the dedicated team has provided medical care to 120 animals in need, and delivered more than

Walkerton District Hospital Foundation receives for gala sponsorships

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Riegling earns six nominations for 2025 CMAOntario awards

Midwestern Newspapers April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HAMILTON - Owen Riegling will be in the spotlight at the 2025 CMAOntario Awards.

SVCA: Spring flooding wasn’t as bad as it could have been

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

The snow was still piled high from repeated storms and the river ice was a foot thick when the area had its first taste of spring. Temperatures shot up into the double digits and the rain came down. And the rivers came up.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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