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Binkley named to PJHL Prospects Game roster

Midwestern Newspapers November 1, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nathan Binkley is headed to the PJHL Prospects Game this weekend.

Christine MacDonald appointed new Bruce County CAO

Midwestern Newspapers October 25, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Following a closed meeting of county council on Oct. 19, Bruce County announced the appointment of Christine MacDonald as the new chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Dec. 16.

South Bruce OPP charge 48 drivers over Thanksgiving weekend

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) utilized all available officers to participate in Operation Impact from Oct. 6-9.

Owen Sound Legion members support relocation of Music Hall of Fame

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2023Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s official. The relocation of the Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame (HOF) to the Royal Canadian Legion, Owen Sound Branch 6, received full support from its members at a special Oct. 12 meeting convened to discuss the HOF proposal.

Brockton Briefs: Three things you may have missed at Brockton council on Oct. 10

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Three things you may have missed at Brockton council on Oct. 10

Avon Maitland director of education announces retirement

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board announced last week that Director of Education Dr. Lisa Walsh will be retiring in August 2024.

Regional unemployment rate drops in September

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.2 per cent.

SBGHC hospitals introduce new masking requirements, effective Oct. 4

Midwestern Newspapers October 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As we enter the fall respiratory virus season, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is joining hospitals across the region in adjusting masking guidelines to better reflect the current health and safety risks.

LMHF hosts 10th annual car, motorcycle rally

Midwestern Newspapers October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation held its 10th annual Car & Motorcycle Poker Rally on Saturday, Sept. 16. This event was held at Boyd Motors in Kurtzville once again and many thanks go out to Doug and Bonnie Boyd for allowing this event to happen and support local health care.

Province announces local economic development funding

Midwestern Newspapers October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $272,802 in funding for local projects through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on Sept. 29.

Community leaders celebrate opening of Northern Huron Connections Centre

Midwestern Newspapers October 4, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Friday, Sept. 29, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson formally congratulated the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Huron Perth) on the extensive renovation work done at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church, which were funded as a result of receiving $125,600 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium

What makes a champion of the truth?

Midwestern Newspapers October 4, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When you think of a champion, what comes to mind? Perhaps an athlete with a gold medal or a student winning an academic trophy? But what about another type of champion, the people who stand up for and defend our democracy – not with physical prowess, but with their words.

RIDE program nabs impaired driver with loaded handgun

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

One person is facing several charges following an impaired driving investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

Walkerton DCS, Sacred Heart boys’ golf teams qualify for CWOSSA

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton District Community School and Sacred Heart High School boys’ golf teams are both headed for the CWOSSA Golf Championship following top-five performances at the Bluewater Athletics Association (BAA) Championship last week in Owen Sound.

Two local drivers charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP arrested and charged two county residents with impaired driving over the weekend.

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

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

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

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

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

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.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

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Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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