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Emily Bowen

South Bruce Grey Health Centre is gearing up for the annual meeting of the board of directors on June 17, at the Elmwood Community Centre.

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Cody Russwurm celebrates the grand opening of the second Cody’s Egg Shack storefront at 1200 Yonge Street in Walkerton on June 6.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

South Bruce approves drainage deals, prepares to replace integrity commissioner

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved drainage assessment agreements tied to a recent rural land severance and began preparations to replace its integrity commissioner during its May 26 meeting.

Annual Mildmay quilt show sees increased turnout

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - The New Millennium Quilters’ Guild returned to the Mildmay-Carrick Recreational Complex with its quadrennial quilt show, drawing strong attendance and praise from attendees and participants alike.

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

South Bruce council receives emergency management compliance update, approves fence bylaw exemption

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council received an update on emergency management compliance and approved a fence bylaw exemption during the May 26 meeting.

South Bruce advances recreation plans with new funding and repairs while preparing for summer season

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER -  A $27,000 grant for outdoor play, vandalism repairs at a community centre and preparations for the summer pool season are among the latest updates outlined in a municipal recreation and facilities report.

Bluewater school board adopts measured approach to artificial intelligence in classrooms

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board is moving to formalize how artificial intelligence is used in classrooms and operations.

Bruce Grey Catholic school board expands measurement based mental health supports for students

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is expanding its approach to student mental health care through data-driven programming.

Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Bluewater board recognizes student senators, welcomes incoming representatives at May meeting

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Students from across the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) were recognized for their leadership and contributions during a May 19 board meeting, as trustees and staff also welcomed incoming student senators set to begin their roles this fall.

Council debates investments and procurement as South Bruce finalizes 2025 finances

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - As South Bruce works to close out its 2025 finances, questions around investment returns, procurement rules and staff workload emerged as central concerns.

Bluewater board rolls out Grades 1–9 literacy and math frameworks to standardize instruction

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees received an update May 19 on new Grades 1–9 language and mathematics instruction frameworks aimed at strengthening consistency, clarity and instructional time across schools.

Teeswater water tower completion draws closer with scheduled work

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - After several days of rescheduling due to weather and mechanical issues, the Teeswater water tower was set to reach a major milestone as crews were scheduled to lift the structure into place on May 27.

South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

Emily Bowen May 21, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

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

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

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

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

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

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. 

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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.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

By Midwestern Newspapers

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

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