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UPDATE: Fire Marshal’s Office, police investigating ACW barn fire

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and Huron County OPP are investigating yesterday’s structure fire on Market Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

South Bruce issues burn ban, effective April 13

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce’s fire chief has issued an open-air burn ban in the municipality.

Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent

Midwestern Newspapers April 12, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.

Driver charged for March 20 collision

Midwestern Newspapers April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

One person has been charged after colliding with the rear of another vehicle.  

Health Unit seeing pertussis cases in Huron-Perth region

Midwestern Newspapers March 29, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Similar to other areas in southern Ontario, Huron Perth Public Health is seeing cases of pertussis in children.

North Perth resident defrauded out of $25,000

Midwestern Newspapers March 29, 2023Police

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that fraudsters and scammers are still extremely active and are employing various techniques to steal your hard-earned money.

SBGHC appoints new president and CEO

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced on March 22 that Nancy Shaw has been appointed as the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.

South Bruce OPP: Two victims lost $16K to online scams last week

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP say two area residents were the victim of online scams last week.

Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in February

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.

Huron Perth Ag Science Centre to host first AGM

Midwestern Newspapers March 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Ag Science Centre board of directors announced last week the organization will be hosting its first ever annual general meeting later this month.

More than $72K lost to cons and scams year-to-date in southern Bruce County

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

March is Fraud Prevention month, and the South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after more than $72,000 has been sent to scammers, year-to-date, by residents of southern Bruce County.

Hanover police officer faces multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A 25-year member of the Hanover Police Service faces charges involving the use of force on a person in custody.

Signs damaged in Morris-Turnberry

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

Sometime over the weekend of March 3, unknown people damaged numerous road signs in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, signs which include stop signs.

Vandals cause damage to Goderich free food pantry in early February

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

On two occasions, vandals caused damage to the free food pantry by the Tourism Centre in Goderich.

Cottrills qualify for 2023 Mixed Provincial Curling Championship

Midwestern Newspapers March 9, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Shawn and Katie Cottrill are headed to the 2023 Ontario Mixed Curling Championship following a successful weekend at the qualifying event in Tillsonburg.

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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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