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North Perth begins water metre upgrade project

Midwestern Newspapers April 21, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth will begin installing new water metres as part of a major upgrade project on April 24.

Listowel Minor Hockey hosts 2022-23 awards

Midwestern Newspapers April 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel Minor Hockey Association’s 2022-23 awards banquet was held on April 14 at Parkview Gardens, with the organization recognizing its outstanding performers from the past season.

Trinity United Church sale set for April 20-21

Midwestern Newspapers April 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

One of Listowel’s anticipated early spring events is set for this week.

Local curlers struggle at mixed provincials

Midwestern Newspapers April 19, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

A pair of local curlers did not have the results they were looking for over the weekend at the Ontario Mixed Curling Championships.

Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates coming to Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers April 19, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Several Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates will be coming to Wingham later this month to speak to Huron-Bruce supporters.

Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards

Midwestern Newspapers April 19, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.

Stolen McDonald’s drive-thru sign, 10 road signs recovered in Wingham

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

An investigation conducted by the Huron County OPP involving an abandoned vehicle in a ditch in Wingham has resulted in stolen property being recovered and criminal charges laid against a Morris-Turnberry resident.

UPDATE: North Huron burn ban in effect until further notice

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

The Township of North Huron has announced a burn ban is in place for the entire township, until further notice.

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.

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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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Small-Town Strip Club: fueling their journey with small-town support

“Everybody in our hometown knows us, for the most part if they’re into rock music…we’ve been really onto that next step as a band – continuing to break out and find supporters and genuine fans.” -John Yundt

United Way meets milestone donation ahead of schedule

LISTOWEL – The Music Hall Apartments project has reached its capital campaign goal, marking a…

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BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

Board reviews strategic plan progress

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.

See all Mildmay area articles.

BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement

HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover. 

X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment

WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

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Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

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.

Columnists

Fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine brings out the classics

By Heather MacEwen

The fourth annual Wingham Show and Shine filled the parking lot of the Maitland River Community…

No Judgment Art Class a space for creativity and relaxation

By Heather MacEwen

WINGHAM – June is officially recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. The provincial campaign…

National Indigenous Peoples Day opening ceremony precedes the premiere of The Creation Story of Michael ‘Cy’ Cywink, by local media producer

By Heather MacEwen

BLYTH – Blyth Festival Theatre was the location of a well-attended drumming circle and knowledge…

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