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OPP respond to 29 crashes involving deer during two-week period

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

For hunters, bagging a deer every day is a good thing. That’s not the case for drivers on local roadways.

Brockton resident killed in Howick Township crash

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A two-vehicle intersection-related motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck has claimed the life of a Brockton resident. 

Brockton resident charged in attempted break-in

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton resident is one of four people facing charges by Wellington County OPP in relation to a reported break-in at a Harriston address.

Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.

Listowel Remembrance service set for Nov. 11

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its annual Remembrance Day service this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Listowel Cenotaph.

Jiggy Jog S takes top honours in Breeders Crown

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

The horse that Robert Newton, one of the owners of local horse Adare Castle, described as the one to beat, took top honours at Hoosier Park on the weekend.

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.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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