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County to hold 13 household hazardous waste days

Submitted April 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Spring means clean-up time, and residents of Bruce County are encouraged to remove hazardous waste materials from their homes, garages, and basements and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner.

Seed libraries return to Bruce County Library

Submitted April 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Following a wildly successful first year, Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is excited about the return of its seed library program.

Dinner on Durham event marking return

Submitted April 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Kinette Club of Walkerton is bringing back its popular Dinner on Durham event this summer. 

Celebrate the solar eclipse at the library

Submitted April 4, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As the solar eclipse approaches, Bruce County Public Library is pleased to announce that it will be distributing solar glasses adhering to the ISO 12312-2 standards outlined by the Ministry of Health in Ontario.

You asked about hospice

Submitted April 4, 2024Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

People have been asking questions about Saugeen Hospice, and it’s time for some answers. This is the first of a series of articles to provide the information you’ve been looking for.

Robbery investigation in Chesley results in temporary lockdown at local school

Submitted April 4, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

An elementary school in Chesley was placed in “hold and secure” while officers responded to a reported robbery on March 27, at 11:36 a.m. Police say the reported robbery took place in a wooded area in Chesley.

Bruce County ‘encouraged’ by provincial budget

Submitted April 4, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.

Catholic school board launches international education program

Submitted April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in March the launch of an International Student Program, which will welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year.

Milverton’s 18th annual ‘An Evening to Celebrate Women’ set for April 27

Submitted April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

On Saturday, April 27 at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton, the Milverton Women’s Initiative Committee is preparing to host the 18th annual “An Evening to Celebrate Women.” The 2024 theme is “Hollywood” and attendees are encouraged to dress in their best version of Hollywood glam! 

North Perth resident killed in Line 86 collision

Submitted April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

One person is deceased following a collision west of Dorking involving three motor vehicles in Perth County.

To designate or not to designate? That is the question

Jessica Carter April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

North Perth is home to many historic buildings and homes, but did you know that there are only two with historic designation?

May the peace of Christ’s Easter victory reign in our hearts

Rev. Michael Mayer April 4, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in a world marred by wars, uncertainty, and death, the promise of Easter shines as a beacon of hope. It is a reminder that amidst chaos, there exists a source of enduring peace – the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Stratford Festival posts surplus as attendance tops 443,000 for celebrated 2023 season

Submitted April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Thanks to strong attendance, extraordinary donor support and careful management of rising expenses, the Stratford Festival has concluded the 2023 season with a surplus. At a time of global retrenchment in the performing arts, the Festival mounted a full season of 13 productions across all of its fou

AMDSB Student Senate hosts e-waste drop off to celebrate Earth Week

Submitted April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Student senators from the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are raising awareness about e-waste and the need to properly recycle electronic devices.

Listowel Little Rocks find success at Acton bonspiel

Tyler Schaefer April 4, 2024News

The Listowel Curling Club Little Rocks and Junior curlers recently participated in a final bonspiel of their curling season in Acton.

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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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