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Legal concerns stall push to ease utilities burden at Riverside Apartments

Cory Bilyea May 7, 2026Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – A bid to ease water and sewer costs at Wingham’s new Riverside Apartments stalled at…

Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

 Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

What transportation looks like for Countryside Christian School

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

HAWKSVILLE - Countryside Christian School (CCS)  is a private school located in Hawksville and provides students with a comprehensive Christian-based education.

Walkerton Herald-Times May 5 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers May 7, 2026Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From May 4, 1994

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

Patrick Folkes May 7, 2026Columns, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

EFS-plastics Inc. applies for zoning amendment to improve fly infestation impacting neighbours

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Neighbours of EFS-plastics Inc. (EFS) spoke up at the April 27 council meeting, sharing how they are being impacted by flies, and claim they are coming from the nearby business.

Bruce-Grey Catholic shares first CommUnity report detailing student progress and expanded supports

Emily Bowen May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is working to strengthen communication and community connection through a new initiative while reporting measurable academic gains and expanded student support across its schools.

Student trustees share updates on school activities and student life at April board meeting

Emily Bowen May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

HANOVER - Student trustees provided updates on activities, academics and school initiatives during an April 27 meeting of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.

Remuneration raise approved for next group of North Perth Council members

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A raise to North Perth council honorariums was approved with a vote of 8-2, with Coun. Matt Richardson and Coun. Matt Duncan opposed.

South Bruce council weighs source water protection concerns, advances rate study plans

Emily Bowen May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council reviewed a letter raising concerns about provincial changes to conservation authorities, and approved steps toward a new water and wastewater rate study during its April 28 meeting.

Fire chief report prompts South Bruce council approval of Teeswater rescue air bag purchase

Emily Bowen May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved the purchase of new rescue air bags for the Teeswater Fire Station as part of a broader update on fire department operations, training and public education efforts.

Chepstow card scores

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart euchre and solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall.

Public health supports alPHa resolution calling for Ontario Works improvements

Nicole Beswitherick May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health Board of Health was presented with a report from Director of Community and Family Health Tanya Sangster at its April 10 meeting regarding food insecurity.

Brick, Thompson post top scores on first night of singles crokinole

Clare Kuepfer May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SCONE - Scone singles league is now ununderway. Here are the results of the first night of  our singles league for this season.

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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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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