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Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Columns, Mildmay Town Crier, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Mildmay Town Crier, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

Perth County council’s decision is backwards

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner

Typically, I will try, on a weekly basis to have a column that’s approachable, accessible and applicable to all the readers across the Midwestern Newspaper coverage area – that includes parts of Bruce, Perth and Huron Counties.

Thompson says pipeline is at ‘ground zero’ of process planning

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, News

Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson says the Northern Shield pipeline project – which was announced earlier this month by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith – is in very early stages and the proposed path is yet to be fully understood.

Barn will continue to operate says representative, legal consequences should not have been referenced

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, News

A local business has told Midwestern Newspapers the individual speaking on behalf of them should not have mentioned legal action during a North Perth council meeting last month.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Columns, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

Midwestern Newspapers July 9, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Chamber of Commerce says county plan will help define ‘broader economic environment’

Submitted July 9, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The plan provides a five-year framework (2026 to 2030) for the county’s economic development work and a 10-year vision.

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

Junior Legionnaires take the win Friday night

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Rural, Sports

The Junior Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals July 3 evening, taking the win with a final…

Huron Perth United U18 defeat London Dinamo F.C, advance to next round

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth United U18 team faced London Dinamo F.C. on July 4 in the Ontario Cup Quarter…

Listowel celebrates 170th Agricultural Fair

Heather MacEwen July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society is gearing up to present the community and…

Comancheros Show N’ Shine takes over Memorial Park

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

The Comancheros Show N’ Shine took over Memorial Park July 5, where rows upon rows of vintage to…

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

See all Mildmay area articles.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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.

Columnists

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

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