The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected.
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Candidates push for prioritization of health care funding at Walkerton meeting as local MP Lisa Thompson declines to attend
Provincial candidates running in the Huron-Bruce riding gathered at the Jubilee Hall in Walkerton on Feb. 19 for what turned out to be an unanswered assault on the current healthcare status quo by opposition candidates, who also offered their visions for the future of healthcare in Ontario.
OPP, snowmobile, snow plow collide in area
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision involving a police vehicle north of Wingham, a police news release states.
The Mustang Messenger – Feb. 27. 2025 issue
The Mustang Messenger is part of F.E. Madill Secondary School’s newspaper club, and is filled with students from all grades who meet regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community.
North Huron prepares for recycling program transition
Beginning Apr. 1, industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sources will no longer be eligible for the municipal recycling program and will need to pay a fee to collect their recycling.
County explores option to fund bridge repair
Menesetung Bridge Association board member Donna Appavoo attended Huron County Council on Feb. 19 to inform members of upcoming rehabilitation work on the bridge, which will require it to be closed for most of the tourist season.
Good news – my melanoma cancer is eliminated
Three years ago (2021) surgeons removed two large melanomas (6.3 centimetres and 1.9 cm) from my left armpit area. Remaining were three small melanomas in my lungs.
Western wardens group backs province, feds
The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Summer Company program accepting applications
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Summer Company program here.
CNOY walkers surpass target, raise over $30,000 for Connection Centre
Once again, the people of Wingham have united, showcasing their community spirit and generosity at the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk.
Brockton council endorses province-wide ride framework
During its Feb. 11 meeting, the Council of the Municipality of Brockton passed a motion seeking assistance from the Ontario Government in regards to ride-sharing and taxi licensing.
2024-25 Labour Reports released by Four County Labour Market Planning Board
WALKERTON - The Four County Labour Market Planning Board has released its 2024-25 Labour Market reports. The reports can be found on the planning board website, and include the 2024-2025 Local Labour Market Plan, Clean Energy Impacts Report, the Examining Our Aging Workforce and the 2024-2025 Employ
Steam generator install major milestone for Bruce Power
BRUCE COUNTY - With a lot of heavy lifting required, all eight hulking steam generators have now been placed into Unit 3 to advance Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program and Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project.
Busy March coming up at Bruce County libraries
WALKERTON - March is a busy time at the Bruce County Public Library. There are numerous opportunities for youth to participate in March Break programs and other activities, including a presentation on scams and fraud. Library staff are excited to share great picks from new books in the Best Bets pre
