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THRIVE Economic Development Summit coming to Blyth Community Hall

Submitted April 18, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The inaugural THRIVE Economic Development Summit will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Blyth Community Hall. 

McGregor attends World Championships of Irish Dance in Scotland

Submitted April 11, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently Avery McGregor, from Walkerton, attended the World Championships of Irish Dance held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Sportsmen commit $25K to CT scanner campaign

Submitted April 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Sportsmen Association has committed $25,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s ‘Caring Together’ campaign. 

Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team aims to enhance health care recruitment by highlighting camp opportunities

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) is exploring opportunities for increased health-care workforce development, particularly locally in rural and remote areas of the region. 

Perth County mourns the loss of local paramedic

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

In a statement from Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, it was explained that a local paramedic lost their life in a snowboarding accident. 

Memories of Wingham: Lorne Humphrey

Submitted April 11, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 10th part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. 

1924: New kitchen devices ‘save much time and labour’

Cindy Sinko April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Let’s rewind a century to the Saturday, April 5, 1924 edition of one local newspaper which was full of advertising for the upcoming Better Homes Week. 

Everyone is invited to choose life by following Jesus

NANCY FREY April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Peter W. Marty writes in The Christian Century [Jan. 29, 2020] “Biblical faith insists that God doesn’t love us because we’re worthy; we have worth and value because God loves us.” 

Arran-Elderslie marks 25 years of amalgamation with volunteer recognition

Submitted April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

2024 marks 25 years since the amalgamation of Arran Township, the Town of Chesley, Elderslie Township, the Village of Paisley, and the Village of Tara to form the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Board of Health approves GBPH budget for 2024

Submitted April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Last August, the Ministry of Health announced a Strengthening Public Health in Ontario strategy, aimed at optimizing capacity, stability, and sustainability in the province’s public health system.

New Yates book to be released this week

Submitted April 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A new book Gothic Huron: Heroes, Rogues, Murders, Daring, Bawdy Houses and Other Tales by local author and historian David Yates is set to be released this week. It is Yates’ fifth book in the series and covers the period from the War of 1812 to Queen Victoria’s death in 1901.

Roots of Bruce announces logo design contest winner

Submitted April 11, 2024News

BRUCE COUNTY – Addison MacDermid, a Grade 3 student at St. Joseph School in Port Elgin is the…

Listowel tipi to serve as place of ceremony, healing

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

A tipi is in the process of being erected just outside of the Listowel community and will become a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, for ceremony, healing and learning. 

Wallace U9 Sabres squad wins DQ Challenge Cup

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Over the Easter weekend starting on Good Friday, the Wallace Sabres U9LL team travelled to South Huron to compete in the DQ Challenge Cup. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from across midwestern Ontario.   

Carters care

Submitted April 11, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jo-Ann and Peter Carter are wrapping up their Alzheimer fundraiser, with only a few draw tickets left.

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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.

Editorial

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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