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Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

Municipal leaders mark April 28 – National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job at Hanover ceremony

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Grey Bruce Labour Council held the second of two local events marking the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job – or suffering ongoing psychological pain related to their work – in Hanover on April 28.

First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.

Fireworks incident west of Atwood; police seeking information from public

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

TWOOD - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to incidents that took place during a large gathering of youths in Atwood on May 3.

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.

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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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