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McDonagh Insurance celebrates 90 years in business

Kelsey Bent October 27, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Little did the late John A. McDonagh know that his decision to better support his family by transitioning from farming to the insurance industry would go on to support four generations of his family after him.

Van Allen Insurance equips Listowel Minor Hockey IP program with new junior nets

Dan McNee October 27, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Local children just getting into hockey stand to benefit from a recent donation courtesy of Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc.

Province unveils plan to lift COVID-19 public health measures

Chris Daponte October 22, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

No more capacity limits in gyms, restaurants and recreational facilities. By February vaccine requirements will be lifted and a month later masks won’t have to worn indoors.

Businesses invited to be in the Huron County Wish Book

Submitted October 20, 2021Business, Wingham Advance Times

The electronic Huron County Wish Book promises to be bigger and better this year, chock full of local gift-giving ideas for the holidays, according to a release from Huron County Chamber of Commerce.

Province officially launches Verify Ontario app

Mike Wilson October 15, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.

Bruce Power, Westario team up to explore clean energy frontier

Pauline Kerr October 13, 2021Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Westario Power Inc. and Bruce Power are teaming up to explore opportunities to deliver projects focused on removing and offsetting carbon emissions.

Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent

Submitted October 13, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (ER) decreased by 0.3 percentage points from 3.9 per cent to 3.6 per cent, which went back to the same lowest rate as in July 2021.

Authentic, quality cuisine served up at Spice India

Dan McNee October 7, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Those who have never sampled Indian cuisine are greatly missing out. There’s nothing quite like its unique blend of ingredients and spices that come together to create a delicious meal, with no two dishes tasting exactly alike. A truly exotic experience for the senses, every single time.

Local real estate brokerage to rebrand

Submitted October 6, 2021Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

A local Coldwell Banker brokerage has joined forces and will operate under one banner moving forward.

Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kelsey Bent September 30, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3. 

Riverview Park holds grand opening in Listowel

Dan McNee September 29, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, News

The new Riverview Park Residence on Listowel’s Havelock Avenue has garnered plenty of community attention since its design plan was first launched, and on Sept. 25 the general public was able to get a firsthand look at the sprawling new seniors’ retirement living home.

Watson’s purchases Kurtzville’s Lincoln Smith Lumber

Dan McNee September 29, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Lincoln Smith and Sons Lumber Ltd. has been a family-owned business since 1974. And with its impending sale as long-time owners Daryl and Wayne Smith look to their retirement days, it’s perhaps only appropriate that another prominent, locally-owned family business take up its mantle.

Brockton council to discuss future direction for Walkerton BIA

Pauline Kerr September 29, 2021Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody highlighted a number of items on the Sept. 28 council agenda.

Weberlane Manufacturing to receive provincial funding for expansion project

Midwestern Newspapers September 24, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

A local manufacturing company is one of four businesses in Perth-Wellington receiving funding from the province to assist with its expansion project.

Listowel Hypnosis open for business

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

Hypnosis can be used for a variety of behaviour changes, including weight loss, quitting smoking, stress management, sleep improvements, breaking bad habits, and fear management.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

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Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

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County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

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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…

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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