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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.

As the Crow Flies

Shannon Wood April 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…

Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival set to open for 41st year on April 21

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a long hard winter, organizers of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival are happy to welcome spring with the annual celebration of the arts.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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.

Columnists

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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