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Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5

Submitted February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…

Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests recognized by Listowel branch

Submitted February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Local winners in the annual Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests…

Starting a new life in 1870s Canada

Megan Lockhart February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In the 1870s, during the stiflingly hot summer months, who did the residents of Stratford go to…

School board seeks partners to provide before and after school care programs

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Many Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools provide space for licensed childcare providers to offer before and after school services to families.

Museum to host storm chaser for family day

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

This Family Day, Feb. 17, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre invites visitors of all ages to experience a day of nature-themed fun, with a variety of interactive activities and special presentations from storm chaser and photographer David T. Chapman.

January unemployment rate increases to 5.8%

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula  Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (+2 percentage points) across Ontario.

Love, Loss and What I Wore coming to Hanover Civic Theatre

Submitted February 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Love, Loss and What I Wore, written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, follows a  collection of stories by Ilene Beckerman, about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing.  

January unemployment rate for Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increases to 5.8%

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula  Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (2 percentage points) across Ontario, after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months.

Brussels resident charged with sexual interference of youth; 145 snowmobile-related deaths in past decade, says OPP report

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile on Feb. 2.

U18 Midget Rep win Parry Sound Bobby Orr tourney

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

On the weekend of Dec. 13-15  the South Bruce Blades U18 (Midget) rep team traveled to Parry Sound to play in the annual Bobby Orr “Hall of Fame” Tier 3 tournament.  

Meridian donates groceries and cash donation to Walkerton Food Bank

Submitted February 13, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Thanks to the generosity of members, staff and Meridian Commitment to Communities, Meridian was…

County of Bruce named one of top employers in region

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has recently been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s top employers in the 2025 regional ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ competition.

Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.

Formosa Swans add two new members

Submitted February 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3. 

Barons continue to lead division

Submitted February 13, 2025Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Barons continue to lead the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey (PJHL) League with 33 wins, three losses, two over-time losses and one shoot-out loss totalling 69 points.

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

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Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

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Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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.

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Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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