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Chepstow card scores from March 2

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW -The card scores for euchre and solo at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday March 2.

North Perth updates communications plan, with focus on sharing council highlights

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Residents will soon see social media posts, as well as paper copies, from the Municipality of North Perth sharing council meeting highlights.

Listowel to turn green for 49th Paddyfest, the town’s iconic Irish festival

Nicole Beswitherick March 5, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The popular Paddyfest Irish Festival is back for its 49th year, with a full slate of events scheduled across two-weeks, running from March 13 to 22.

Pathway to the Past: Dentist’s home on Binning Street

Jessica Carter March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Have you ever walked past a home and wished you could see inside?  Even just a tiny peek? Back in…

LDSS hosts WOSSAA, finishes fourth

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the 2026 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) AA Championship for Senior Boys Basketball on Feb. 25.

Jantzen tops local euchre scoreboard

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre scores for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Walkerton library.

Reeve denounces ‘intimidation tactics’ as recording ban lifted by council

Cory Bilyea March 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Reeve Paul Heffer used the opening of Monday night’s North Huron Council meeting to issue a warning about growing hostility toward municipal officials, after an altercation following last month’s meeting left Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer with “significant injuries” and unable to attend.

To boldly go where no one has gone before

Pauline Kerr March 5, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities.

Listowel resident, council weigh in on ATV wayfinding signage

Kelsey Bent March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A request from the Huron Shores ATV Club (HSATV) spurred a delegation from a resident as well as council discussion about the bylaw which allows ATVs on the roads within the Municipality of North Perth.

World Day of Prayer 2026 theme “I will give you rest: come”

Emily Bowen March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The theme “I will give you rest: come,” drawn from Matthew 11:28-30, will guide this year’s World Day of Prayer (WDP) service in Walkerton, set for Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church. A Service will also be held at Brucelea Haven and Maple Court at 10:30 a.m.

Cyclones debut new mascot, take 5-1 victory over Sarnia

Nicole Beswitherick March 5, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones - 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)-  carried out a 5-1 victory over the Sarnia Legionnaires (12th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Leslie Motors successful bidder for new FDNH vehicle replacement

Cory Bilyea March 5, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 with a cap from Leslie Motors for $85,575.00, plus applicable taxes, to replace the aging 2008 Dodge Ram currently serving as Squad 5 at the Wingham fire station. 

Walkerton Herald-Times March 5 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers March 5, 2026Pieces of the Past, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From March 8, 1995.

Bluewater District School Board passes motions seeking review and consultation on possible provincial plan to eliminate trustees

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees are speaking out on a possible plan by the provincial government to remove English public school trustees in Ontario.

Grey-Bruce Public Health issues warning after local overdose cases

Submitted March 5, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has issued an overdose alert, with the statement that there have been 10 overdoses between Feb. 25 and March 1 in various locations across Grey-Bruce.

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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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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

See all Mildmay area articles.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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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 to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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