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Province puts changes to Ontario Breast Screening Program on hold

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE GREY - Dr. Mike Ballantine, chief of staff, reported at the previous few meetings of South Bruce Grey Health Centre about concerns that had been raised about proposed directive changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program.

Bluewater District School Board maintains nine trustee positions for 2026 election, approves policies and planning measures

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) will maintain nine trustee positions for the 2026 municipal election, with no changes to how those seats are distributed across its jurisdiction in Bruce and Grey Counties.

Bruce County municipalities seek applicants for joint election compliance audit committee

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News

BRUCE COUNTY - Residents across several Bruce County municipalities are being invited to apply for a Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC) that will help oversee election campaign finances ahead of this year’s municipal and school board elections.

Howick approves MTO request

Nicole Beswitherick April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has requested an allowance for MTO to upgrade West Heritage Street at Highway 9 and Fordwich Line in June 2026 in preparation for the repaving of Highway 9 during construction season in 2027.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

49ers U15A team don OMHA Red Hats, crowned provincial champions

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WHITBY - The Midwest 49ers U15A team has officially etched their name among the best, capturing the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Championship in dominant fashion.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank executive director speaks on difference local farmers are making overseas

Nicole Beswitherick April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - Members of the farming community here and in surrounding areas gathered at the Knox Presbyterian Church on March 25 to discuss how locals are making a difference in the fight against global hunger through the farming groups they participate in.

Meade highlights environmental plan benefits

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Matthew Meade, environmental initiatives co-ordinator, presented highlights of the draft Environmental Sustainability Action Plan to Bruce County council at the April 2 meeting.

TIEF agreement approved for East Ridge developer

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County Council passed a motion on April 2 to approve Brockton’s request to enter into a Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (TIEF)

Music festival celebrates local students, teachers

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Walkerton is getting ready for the 42nd annual Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.

Mildmay meeting explains Ontario’s new Blue Box Recycling changes to residents

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Community members gathered at the Mildmay Community Centre on March 27 to learn how Ontario’s new Blue Box recycling program will change the way waste is collected and sorted in their community.

Easter Egg Hunt in Elmwood a delightful event despite rain

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The promise was, rain or not, the Easter Egg Hunt in Elmwood would be fun, with activities, games, a small petting zoo and the opportunity for photos with special guest, the Easter Bunny.

Brubacher explores April Fools’ origin

Abigail Brubacher April 9, 2026Columns, Local News, News

April Fools day occurs on April 1st every year and is a casual holiday that gives us an excuse to play, hopefully harmless,  pranks on our friends and family. The origin of April Fools day is uncertain, however there are multiple theories that have been thrown around.

U12 Huron-Perth Lakers win Alliance Championship

Nicole Beswitherick April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

HURON/PERTH - The U12 Huron-Perth Lakers hockey team completed an undefeated season on March 27 in Essex.

Goodfellow records top euchre score

Submitted April 9, 2026News

WALKERTON  - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, April 1.

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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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