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St. Mary’s Catholic School wins anti-racism award

Submitted April 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is “bursting with pride” to announce that St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel has been honoured with the Steve Mavers Award at the annual LUSO Community Anti-Racism Video Awards, a press release states.

Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club donates to Sacred Heart High School’s Art department

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is supporting Walkerton’s Sacred Heart High School’s Art department for its upcoming production of Grease.

Province puts changes to Ontario Breast Screening Program on hold

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE GREY - Dr. Mike Ballantine, chief of staff, reported at the previous few meetings of South Bruce Grey Health Centre about concerns that had been raised about proposed directive changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program.

Bluewater District School Board maintains nine trustee positions for 2026 election, approves policies and planning measures

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) will maintain nine trustee positions for the 2026 municipal election, with no changes to how those seats are distributed across its jurisdiction in Bruce and Grey Counties.

Bruce County municipalities seek applicants for joint election compliance audit committee

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News

BRUCE COUNTY - Residents across several Bruce County municipalities are being invited to apply for a Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC) that will help oversee election campaign finances ahead of this year’s municipal and school board elections.

Howick approves MTO request

Nicole Beswitherick April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has requested an allowance for MTO to upgrade West Heritage Street at Highway 9 and Fordwich Line in June 2026 in preparation for the repaving of Highway 9 during construction season in 2027.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

49ers U15A team don OMHA Red Hats, crowned provincial champions

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WHITBY - The Midwest 49ers U15A team has officially etched their name among the best, capturing the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Championship in dominant fashion.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank executive director speaks on difference local farmers are making overseas

Nicole Beswitherick April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - Members of the farming community here and in surrounding areas gathered at the Knox Presbyterian Church on March 25 to discuss how locals are making a difference in the fight against global hunger through the farming groups they participate in.

Meade highlights environmental plan benefits

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Matthew Meade, environmental initiatives co-ordinator, presented highlights of the draft Environmental Sustainability Action Plan to Bruce County council at the April 2 meeting.

TIEF agreement approved for East Ridge developer

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County Council passed a motion on April 2 to approve Brockton’s request to enter into a Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (TIEF)

Music festival celebrates local students, teachers

Submitted April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Walkerton is getting ready for the 42nd annual Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.

Mildmay meeting explains Ontario’s new Blue Box Recycling changes to residents

Emily Bowen April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - Community members gathered at the Mildmay Community Centre on March 27 to learn how Ontario’s new Blue Box recycling program will change the way waste is collected and sorted in their community.

Easter Egg Hunt in Elmwood a delightful event despite rain

Pauline Kerr April 9, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The promise was, rain or not, the Easter Egg Hunt in Elmwood would be fun, with activities, games, a small petting zoo and the opportunity for photos with special guest, the Easter Bunny.

Brubacher explores April Fools’ origin

Abigail Brubacher April 9, 2026Columns, Local News, News

April Fools day occurs on April 1st every year and is a casual holiday that gives us an excuse to play, hopefully harmless,  pranks on our friends and family. The origin of April Fools day is uncertain, however there are multiple theories that have been thrown around.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

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

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Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

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See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

Tentative agreement reached for school bus contract negotiations

BRUCE COUNTY – Families across Grey-Bruce, weeks before school was set to start, have been told a contract has been reached regarding bus services for students.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue

WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County Plowmans Association – Queen of the Furrow competition

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Family health team offers cooking class with mindful eating, healthful foods

WINGHAM – Those participating in the Aug. 19 cooking class at the North Huron Wescast Community…

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Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

By Pauline Kerr

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

By Heather MacEwen

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