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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.

Brockton resident charged in intimate partner violence investigation

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 24, South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Huron-Kinloss Township and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

Brockton man facing drug-related charges

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton man has been charged by police with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking following the execution of a search warrant last month.

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to impaired driving charge for Howick resident

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Howick Township resident with Impaired Operation and a drug possession offence after a complaint was reported to police on Aug. 20. 

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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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