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North Perth Introduces Youth Impact Award with annual Citizen of the Year, Inspiration Awards

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth has announced the launch of the Youth Impact Award, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our young citizens. 

Conners qualifies for Open Championship

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On the opening weekend of Listowel’s 2025 Paddyfest Celebration, Listowel’s hometown golf star…

Brockton mayor comments on flooding situation

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Like most other area residents, Mayor Chris Peabody has been keeping an eye on the water levels in Saugeen River, commenting Tuesday that it didn’t appear to have gone down yet.

Spruce the Bruce provides 66 grants

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jeff Loney, economic development manager, reported to Bruce County Council that the Spruce the Bruce program “saw a widespread uptake of grants” in 2024, from all eight of the municipalities in Bruce County.

County council to get update on new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The agenda for Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County Council includes an update on the new Official Plan (OP).

North Perth to investigate share the road signs, education campaign to promote safety

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Although last summer council decided not to allow ATVs on municipal trails, staff were asked to investigate the installation of share the road signs on municipal roads which do allow the off-road vehicles. 

North Perth Public Library’s annual poetry contest and upcoming poetry evening

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Public Library is hosting its annual poetry contest and accepting submissions until March 28.

Steven Lee Olsen and Jojo Mason take the stage for Paddyfest 2025

Rachel Hammermueller March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

It was a party for Paddyfest's famous Friday night concert at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Donation strengthens women’s health in Listowel

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation will soon welcome a new mammography unit, thanks largely in part to a major gift from Strong Roots Insurance Brokers. 

United Way free tax clinics helping hundreds

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth United Way are continuing to offer the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program throughout Huron this year to help everyone file their taxes and, hopefully, get some money back.

South Bruce looks to investment options for NWMO funds

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A representative of the ONE Investment group will be invited to address South Bruce Council in the near future to advise it on investment options.

Denny Scott photo JC Smit, also known as Jantina, opened her own shop on Wingham’s main street last week. Called Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar, the shop features local artisans’ and artists’ work, Dutch treats and snacks and coffee, both by the cup and beans. Smit says the community has been incredibly supportive, and she is enjoying running her own business.

New coffee bar, treat and gift shop opens on main street

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

With the opening of Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar on Wingham’s main street, owner JC Smit has made a life-long dream come true.

The South Bruce Blades take on the mid-Huron Huskies.

Blades teams split postseason weekend games

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Playoffs continued in South Bruce over the weekend as the South Bruce Blades minor hockey squads faced tough challenges.

The Wingham Ironmen U11 team take on the Goderich Sailors.

Sailors down Ironmen in post-season action

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Ironmen minor teams pushed through the playoffs on the weekend, facing some difficult challenges as the post-season continues.

South Bruce maintains status quo with requests to sell Concession 10

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

During its Feb. 25 meeting, South Bruce Council decided to keep the status quo on an issue that has been discussed at council tables for more than half a century. In response to a request made by a deputation in July of last year, South Bruce Manager of Operations Stu Moffat...

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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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