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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.

Britespan supports Salvation Army’s Youth Backpack program

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A local business continues its tradition of giving back to the community.

Brussels Tigers win Huron County Fastball League championship

Midwestern Newspapers September 20, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Brussels Tigers played as perfect a weekend of fastball as a team could hope for.

Construction underway at Teeswater Medical Centre

Midwestern Newspapers September 20, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After years of fundraising and work behind the scenes, construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre is well underway.

Wingham’s Riley Good plays key role in Canada’s bronze medal win at WBSC Americas Pan American Championship

Midwestern Newspapers September 13, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U18 men’s national softball team captured the bronze medal in an exciting pitcher’s duel in extra innings against Argentina at the 2023 WBSC Americas Pan American Championship on Sunday, Sept. 10.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces another round of temporary ER closures

Midwestern Newspapers September 13, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced another round of temporary emergency department (ED) closures affecting hospitals in Walkerton and Durham, in addition to the extended closure already announced for Chesley.

Three local ladies vying for title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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