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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.

The Atwood Bee and the Forrest House

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion

Last month we took a little trip to Atwood. 

Public Works Activity Report: South Bruce to replace failing pickup truck as repair costs and risks increase

Emily Bowen May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - A plan to replace a deteriorating municipal pickup truck was approved by South Bruce council after staff warned of increasing mechanical risk and rising repair costs.

Community Cleanup

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

Wingham volunteers showed up once again on April 22, Earth Day, for the annual Wingham BIA town…

Funds for kitchen update

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jim Batte and Sandra Douglas received $1,000 an behalf of the Formosa Lions Club from the Formosa Country Christmas

Poppy rock ceremony planned to honour veterans in Teeswater Cemeteries

Jan Briggs-McGowan May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - Research is well underway to document all veterans buried in Culross-Teeswater Cemetery, and Smith Cemetery (north of Teeswater). Through the No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) foundation, two members of the Bruce County Genealogical Society have organized a poppy rock ceremony on May 14...

Thompson, South Bruce, school board announce $14.98 million for new school

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce and minister of rural affairs, was joined on May 2 by dignitaries from the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Municipality of South Bruce to announce plans for a new elementary school and daycare spaces in Mildmay.

Small businesses need responsible recycling plan

Pauline Kerr May 7, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

It promises to be a long, hot, and in some cases, smelly summer.

North Huron approves election sign bylaw revisions

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

WINGHAM – With the next municipal election on the horizon, North Huron candidates will be working…

Lobbying results in substance abuse support

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

BRUCE COUNTY – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody remarked that there’s good news coming for Bruce County, and it’s the result of discussions with provincial leaders both locally and at conferences.

Elphick aims for deputy position, Travale runs for first time

Denny Scott May 7, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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.

Bruce County’s energy transition initiative marks first anniversary

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County’s economic development team is proudly marking one year of progress through the energy transition initiative, a forward-looking program partially funded by the Government of Ontario.

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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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