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Grey-Bruce Living Wage jumps to $22.75 an hour for 2023

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The United Way of Bruce Grey announced last week the new living wage for the region is $22.75 an hour, up 9.6 per cent from $20.70 an hour last year.

Howick resident out $70K in cryptocurrency fraud

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Howick resident is out $70,000 as a result of a cyptocurrency scam, according to Huron County OPP.

Huron County’s ‘Out of the Cold’ shelter now open

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The county’s Out of the Cold emergency shelter has reopened for the 2023-24 cold weather season.

Bruce County appoints new Deputy CAO

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

Bruce County has announced the appointment of Sean Morphy as its new deputy chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Dec. 16.

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

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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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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

See all Listowel area articles.

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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

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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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.

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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