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Huron County recognizes three local paramedics at Ontario awards ceremony

Submitted December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron is proud to recognize three local paramedics who were honoured with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal Bars as part of the 2025 Ontario awards ceremony.

Klopp concerned over reporting of, reality of county ambulance delays

Denny Scott December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Paul Klopp (Bluewater, Mayor) is concerned with the amount of time ambulances are held off from off-loading at local hospitals, questioning what can be done about it.

Building landscape changing in Morris-Turnberry: Livingston

Denny Scott December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Despite some earlier concerns about building permits and costs being down significantly this year, as of the end of October, construction values in Morris-Turnberry were more than double those in 2025 as they were during the same period in 2024.

Huron County OPP adds winter weather closures to Municipal 511 website

Submitted December 4, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP is enhancing its public communication by adding emergency winter weather-related road closures onto the Municipal 511 website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as its primary source of emergency road closure information.

North Huron moves forward with $2.16M day care development

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron is moving forward with the South Site Day Care expansion project, approving the lowest construction bid of $2,160,400 (plus applicable taxes) from Bronnenco Construction Ltd. during the Dec. 1 council meeting. 

Perth County OPP prioritize traffic, intimate partner violence focus, community wellbeing

Rachel Hammermueller December 4, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During a Perth OPP board meeting, Inspector Tyler Stewart outlined the next three years of priorities for the detachment, which include a focus on community engagement, traffic enforcement and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

Conservation leaders say ‘Don’t do it,’ warning of costly, ineffective merger

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.

Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

Heather MacEwen December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

Submitted December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

Jessica Carter December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

I remember a play I was in one Christmas when I was in grade 4.  It was about a major snowstorm…

North Perth responds to cybersecurity incident impacting systems

Submitted December 4, 2025Independent Plus, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth is looking into a cybersecurity incident discovered by  the municipality on Nov. 25.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

Walkerton Santa Claus parade lights up main street

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton Santa Claus Parade Saturday night, Nov. 29 had everything...

Council approves new agreement with GrantMatch

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The matter of the GrantMatch agreement returned to council at the Nov. 25 meeting, and this time, the proposal was approved.

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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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