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Elma Township Public School puts on Spring Performance

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Elma Township Public School had its students put on a performance...

North Perth Council reflects on sustainability improvements last year

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Mayor Todd Kasenberg commended municipal staff on their care and stewardship of the environment, and said, “We have much to be proud of in providing clear leadership in our sector.”

Saugeen Hospice hosting annual garage sale

Rita Grubb May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: This is such an exciting year as we are building our new Saugeen Hospice located on three acres generously donated by the Municipality of Brockton...

Wingham Hospital Women’s Auxiliary Annual Spring Bazaar

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

Supporting local health care, dedicated volunteers hosted the Wingham Hospital Women’s Auxilliary…

Council defers entering into agreement with Waste Management

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

HOWICK - Council here decided at its April 21 meeting to defer a recommendation brought by their public works manager regarding entering into a solid waste service agreement with Waste Management.

Greenock Seniors April 28 card scores

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREENOCK - Greenock Seniors card scores for April 28

Howick approves two election bylaws

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

HOWICK - In preparation for the 2026 municipal election, Howick’s CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis reported she has been reviewing applicable bylaws and policies that are required to be reviewed and updated prior to the beginning of nomination period.

Elma Township Public School organizes student elective day

Abigail Brubacher May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

NEWRY - Elma Township Public School (ETPS)  hosted an elective day for students from Grades 6-8 on Thursday April 16.

Kin Trail bridge replacement to cost $846,988, completed before November

Kelsey Bent May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A contractor was selected at the April 27 North Perth Council meeting for the work to replace the Kin Trail Bridge, on the trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South.

North huron council briefs -Falconer warns about outside influence in return to council meeting attendance

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

WINGHAM – Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer returned to the council table this week and used his first…

Alice Munro Literary Garden to find new home in Cruickshank Park

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

Edit: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Cruickshank Park. WINGHAM – North…

Blyth Festival Gallery opens season with student show

Denny Scott May 7, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Centre for the Art’s Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s 2026 season officially opened over the weekend with the Student Show which welcomed artists from local schools.

Two file to run in North Perth, none in Howick

Denny Scott May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

May 1 marked the first day of the nomination period for the October municipal election, with the period running until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.

Milverton Community mourns loss of Karlie Snyder

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News

The Milverton area is mourning the passing of one of their own by tying colourful ribbons on posts around the town.

Morris-Turnberry takes next step in creating encroachment bylaw

Denny Scott May 7, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will be entertaining a proposed bylaw limiting usage of municipal land in order to reduce liability and potential legal costs.

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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.

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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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