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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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Sailors end U11 Predators eight-game streak

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth Predators’ U11 Rep squad had an impressive eight-game win streak come to an end over the weekend, losing 4-2 to the Goderich Sailors on March 16.

Roots of Bruce to expand program, reach new audiences

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

The Roots of Bruce agricultural education program will be opening its doors to the general public this year according to Co-Chair Deb Meyer, to help dispel agricultural myths and de-silo some of the agricultural practices.

Permit fee increases proposed

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

South Bruce will be considering a revamped building permit schedule in the near future including raised minimum prices for residential projects and an increased administration cost.

South Bruce passes budget despite debate over pool

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

The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce officially passed its 2025 budget, tax rates and levies recently, but there are still questions about the operation of the municipality’s two pools.

2023 Mildmay Homecoming donates nearly $800,000 to local initiatives

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

After hosting what organizers called an extremely successful event, The Mildmay 2023 Homecoming Committee was, at its own request, dissolved during a South Bruce Council meeting last month.

South Bruce Rec. Department sets sights on dozens of 2025 activities

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

South Bruce’s recreation department has a busy year ahead of it according to a report from the municipality’s Recreation and Facilities Department.

Heather MacEwen March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Motivational speaker and disability advocate Danny Steeves made a special appearance…

Turnberry Gabbers hold St. Patrick’s Day High Tea social

Cory Bilyea March 20, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Turnberry Estates social group, lovingly referred to as the Turnberry Gabbers, held a St. Patrick’s Day High Tea social at the park’s clubhouse March 17 featuring sweet and savoury dishes, lots of green and of course, tea.

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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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