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‘Welcome drink’ sponsor announced for Walkerton hospital gala

Submitted March 29, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On March 22, Rick and Maureen Schuler and Heather and Paul Kueneman presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 for a “welcome drink” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre.

Local student wins District Legion award

Submitted March 29, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Rich Henry, youth education chair for the Walkerton Legion, presented an award on behalf of the District C Remembrance Poster and Literary Competition to one of our local students. Amelia Ruetz, right, from Mildmay-Carrick Public School, placed second in the Primary Black and White Poster competitio

Women in Carpentry receives continued funding

Submitted March 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The township is excited to announce investments of $285,702 and $289,759 to the Women in Carpentry program, supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training and Skills Development.

Memories of Wingham: Grant MacIntyre

Brent Bowyer, Wingham and Area Historical Society March 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Grant MacIntyre is a man with a passion: baking. For nearly all of his adult life, MacIntyre got up at 5 a.m., six days a week, to start his work in MacIntyre’s Bakery at 263 Josephine St. in Wingham.

Huron-Kinloss to participate in FoodCycler pilot project

Submitted March 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is participating in the Municipal Innovation Council’s pilot project in partnership with Canadian company Food Cycle Science Corporation, which offers an innovative food composting solution in the form of FoodCycler units.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visits Wingham, Belgrave

Submitted March 29, 2023Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visited Wingham and Belgrave on March 18 as part of its “Explore Islam” cross-country tour. An open house exhibition was held at the Alice Munro Library in Wingham, which was attended by several local residents. The Muslim youth then took to the stre

Wingham Hospital receives support through Breast Cancer Canada’s Raise More Challenge

Submitted March 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Kaitlin Fisher and her family, of Benmiller, the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation has received $1,000 to benefit the chemotherapy clinic from Breast Cancer Canada as part of their Raise More Challenge.

Wingham U15 LL Ironmen win consolation title at Young Canada Week

Submitted March 23, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen U15 LL team travelled to Goderich to take part in the 72nd annual Young Canada Week tournament. After a rocky start, the team steadied the ship and skated away with the U15 LL Consolation Trophy following a 7-2 win over Mid-Huron. Team members include: Dustin Benninger, Darcy DeV

Britespan certifies as a living wage employer

Submitted March 23, 2023Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Britespan Building Systems Inc. is the latest business to certify as a living wage employer.

First patient receives CT scan at Kincardine hospital

Submitted March 23, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Monday, March 20, the first patient was scanned on the new CT scanner at the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre.

Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to rec complex

Submitted March 23, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) recently donated $5,000 to the Formosa Lions Recreation Complex to aid with repairs inside the original building, which was built in 1978.  Although there has been revamping throughout the years, it is once again in need of some repairs. Pictured, from left: Formosa L

Rotary Club holds seventh drawing of Walkerton Lottery

Submitted March 23, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this drawing include: Glen and Laurie Fischer ($1,000), Kara Kuhlman and Marg Waechter ($500), Gord and Pauline Francis ($300), Don Butland ($250), Brian Schmidt ($200) and Mike and Cathy Moran ($150). The draw wa

Hospital Foundation makes million-dollar donation to Walkerton hospital

Submitted March 23, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On March 15, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) board of directors presented Mike Barrett, South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s president and CEO, with a cheque for $1,017,349 for capital commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Rather than focusing on one specific piece of equipment

Toccalino family donates $60K for video scoreboard at Palmerston arena

Sue Hogenkamp March 23, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

To say that James and Cara Toccalino give from the heart is an understatement.

St. Mary’s students take part in Hockey Day in Huron-Perth

Submitted March 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The St. Mary’s Spirits, grades 5-6, participated in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Hockey Day in Huron-Perth held at the Stratford Rotary Complex on March 8. The squad went 1-2-1 through its four games played. Pictured, back row: Kaitlyn Michie (coach), Jack Magee, Claire Ropp, Katie

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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…

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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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