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U11 Cyclones heading for OMHA tourney

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

After a season full of big wins, the Listowel U11 Cyclones are pursuing the highest accolade for a team in their position: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) gold.

North Perth names new streets after veterans in new subdivision west of Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - The next step in the process of developing Listowel’s west end was just passed, as council approved the names of the planned streets within the new subdivision.

Cory Bilyea photo The Walkerton Capitals U15 Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) team fought to an impressive win in the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League semi-finals over the weekend, downing the Mitchell Meteors 2-1. The squad will now face off against the Tillsonburg Lightning C squad in Sthrathroy on April 5 to fight for the WOGHL championship.

Several Walkerton Girls teams push to WOGHL championships

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The U11 B Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Capitals finished out their undefeated post-season league division run, claiming the league championship against Collingwood over the weekend.

Long-time Habitat for Humanity volunteer received King Charles III Coronation Medal on April 12

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Gary Varsava, a long-time volunteer of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce, was awarded the prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of his outstanding volunteer efforts on Wednesday, April 12.

Walkerton turnbacks for April 3, 2025

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

From March 31, 1993: – Libraries took the brunt of Bruce County’s efforts to avoid tax…

Annual men’s slow pitch tournament coming back to Fordwich in May

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

Council here declared the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament at the Fordwich Ball Park to be of municipal significance during the March 18 meeting.

SVCA receives funding for forecasting

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from the RBC Foundation to enhance its hydrometric network and improve real-time data collection for flood and drought forecasting.

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.

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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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