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Knollcrest Lodge to receive $132,898 through provincial Local Priorities Fund

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Long-term care homes in the Perth-Wellington riding will receive $132,898 through the Province of Ontario’s Local Priorities Fund, local MPP Matthew Rae announced on Aug. 1.

Optimist Junior Golf Championship held at Walkerton Golf Club

Greg McLean August 8, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Thirty-eight enthusiastic golfers aged 10-18 years old descended upon the Walkerton Golf Club on Saturday, July 20 to compete for the Walkerton and District Optimist Club Junior Championship.

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Submitted August 8, 2024Columns, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

- Blue boxes arrive here;

Pieces of the Past: Election Riot of 1863 in Stratford

Betty Jo Belton August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

There was what we would now call a federal election in Canada in the summer of 1863. The campaign literature from one of the candidates who ran in Stratford rivals social media posts in modern times with comments about court cases and accusations of “unprincipled behavior.”

Listowel banner August 8, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

2014 - Charges pending after violent collision south of Millbank resulted in seven injured and transported to the hospital after a gravel truck struck a minivan. 

A Pathway to the Past: A call to action

Jessica Carter August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

Writing is hard.  Finding the right topic can be a struggle.  With this being my sixthn article, I was struggling with what to do. I wanted to write something a little different, something new. I needed to give a breather to historical facts about our community and thought a call to action for our h

North Huron Summer Day camp had a visit from Peel Dominium Farms on Aug. 22. Emma Peel, from the farm, taught campers all about the farm’s newest heifer. Campers learned about grains and had an opportunity to bottle feed the calf.

Submitted August 8, 2024Wingham Advance Times

NORTH HURON – The North Huron Summer Day Campers hosted a car wash and Lemonade Stand on July 26…

Celebrate nature and recreation at conservation area open house

Submitted August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is inviting the community to Durham Conservation Area for an open house event on Sunday,  Aug. 25.

Blyth Festival dedicates new stage name after historic donation

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival hosted a dedication ceremony Aug. 3 at the Bainton Gallery.

Community Liaison Committee to learn about safety Aug. 8

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) will be holding  its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on August 8 at 7 p.m over Zoom.

Listowel YFC raises over $800 to send kids to camp

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The YFC Youth Centre in Listowel held a lemonade stand fundraiser on July 23 to help send kids to camp.

Local hospitals receive $3,822,936

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is investing $3,822,936 into local hospitals in Huron County to deliver faster and more connected care.

Christian peace and love in an age of unrest

Rev. Michael Mayer August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The world today does not seem very peaceful. That seems pretty obvious. From civil war in south America to carnage in Ukraine and Palestine, the world is in fact anything but peaceful.

Walkerton Library euchre results

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WALKERTON – Euchre results for Wednesday, July 31 at the Walkerton Library were: Linda Simkins…

Police looking for suspects in a North Perth theft

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

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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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LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations

Local youth meets prime minister

MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Columnists

LWHA in process of finalizing elastomeric pump program

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospital Association (LWHA) is in the process of developing an elastomeric pump program at the Listowel Memorial Hospital for patients who require ongoing IV medications.

Morris-Turnberry permits over $9 million in construction value since beginning of year

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its April 7 meeting, council here received reports from both bylaw and building departments, with bylaw complaints shifting from a trend of dog-related complaints over the past year – although still present – to the majority being human-centred.

New Horizons owner retiring after 32 years in business

By Nicole Beswitherick

LISTOWEL - Owner of New Horizons Rehabilitation here, June Williamson B.Sc. (P.T.), is passing the reins of her business over to Dr. Alex Wilson of Fortitude Performance and Rehab, based out of LivFit.

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