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News

Measles outbreaks the result of a ‘perfect storm’

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Columns, Opinion

In Texas, it took the death of a child to spur people to get vaccinated against … measles, a…

Local youth invited to join Huron County Library forum

Submitted March 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Library is pleased to announce the launch  of the 2025 Huron County Youth Forum, a press release describes as “a series of fun, community-building events designed specifically for young people from across the county.”

You don’t know what you got until it’s gone – Part two

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Columns, Opinion

Two years ago I wrote a column about my eldest’s favourite toy, a little lion stuffy,…

Lucky Leprechauns- Listowel BIA’s new interactive mural a hit for Paddyfest celebrations

Heather MacEwen March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel BIA continued to paint the town cheery for families and kids alike with this…

HPPH addresses new measles exposure, Board of Health provided update on the contagious virus

Nicole Beswitherick March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) issued a news release dated March 12, sharing to the community of a new measles exposure.

Jane’s Walk seeks volunteers

Submitted March 20, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Jane’s Walk Huron is looking for passionate local volunteers to lead community walks across Huron County this spring as part of the Jane’s Walk Festival, held worldwide the first weekend in May.

Paddyfest closing weekend

Heather MacEwen March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

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

South Bruce Blades Minor Hockey

Blades split playoff games over weekend

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

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

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U13 Capitals remain undefeated

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The U13 Local League Capitals continued an impressive undefeated post-season on the weekend with a 5-3 victory over the Zurich Thunder on March 16. The victory marked the sixth straight win since the post-season started.

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U11 Cyclones still undefeated in post-season

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The U11 Tier 1 Listowel Cyclones team continued its undefeated post-season streak over the weekend with back-to-back wins over the Walkerton Capitals.

Two rescued from Maitland River during a flash flood

Submitted March 13, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Two Central Huron residents were rescued after being stranded in their tractor in the Maitland River on Mar. 6, a police report states. 

School nutrition program vital for students learning

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hungry kids can’t learn properly. That was the message delivered by Bev Gateman, VON community development co-ordinator in Grey-Bruce for the Ontario Student Nutrition Program, when she presented the 2023-2024 annual report to Bruce County council at the March 6 meeting.

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody weighs in on tariff situation

Pauline Kerr March 13, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the American-initiated trade war ramps up, local industries and businesses are already feeling the impact, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.

Xplore representative speaks to council on utility poles going up in the township

Nicole Beswitherick March 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.

PM’s concern for Canadians was always evident

Patrick Raftis March 13, 2025Columns, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Aside from a few ceremonial details, the Justin Trudeau era is officially over.

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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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