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News

Cyclones took a win and loss in two weekend games

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones had a nail-biter of a weekend with games Jan. 24 and 26.

Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season

Rev. Michael Mayer January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…

Walkerton’s Best Western Plus honoured with M. K. Guerton Award

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winning the prestigious M. K. Guertin Award is a team achievement, as far as Andrew Windsor, general manager of the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton is concerned.

Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.

North Perth resident studying in Grenada to become doctor

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Catholene (CJ) Brooks, 22, from North Perth has headed back to Grenada in the Caribbean to pursue her three year term to become a doctor.

Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.

MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.

Walkerton Library Art Wall focus on local students in January

Submitted January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Snowstorms, cancelled buses and school closures do not stop our budding young artists from getting their work out into the community! Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch was excited to provide community space for our local high school students to display their amazing artwork.

Peabody: Health care a key issue in provincial election

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Tuesday, as the province geared up for the announcement that would make an election call official, Mayor Chris Peabody remarked on the fact that both the Conservatives and Liberals were focusing their attention on the shortage of family physicians.

Listowel Florist changes hands, as owners celebrate retirement, new chapter

Heather MacEwen January 30, 2025Business, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News

Sharing the gifts of florals, home decor and more continue with young local couple

Huron Perth Flag Football looking for new members, sponsors and coaches

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

To help spread the word and inform others of the league, Huron Perth Flag Football began hosting winter flag football training events at Between The Lines in Listowel.

County makes province aware of key local issues as election looms

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council has endorsed a 2025 pre-budget submission being sent to Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of finance.

Local students encouraged to apply for provincial summer company program

Heather MacEwen January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner

STRATFORD – On Jan. 7, 2025, Stratford Perth Centre for Business announced the application…

SVCA board to advocate with province for solution to West Grey frazil ice

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority annual meeting on Feb. 17 featured a presentation on the recent frazil ice event in West Grey.

United Way’s first annual Keys for Community results are in

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.

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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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