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Huron County small businesses get $90,000 boost

Cory Bilyea September 22, 2021Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Economic Development obtained a substantial grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP) to provide specialists called the Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help local small businesses adopt online technology.

Britespan expanding their footprint by 30 per cent

Submitted September 22, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Britespan has recently acquired a neighboring property to its current Wingham operating facilities. According to a release, Britespan’s continued growth and business outlook drove the company to purchase the land that will increase their current footprint by 30 per cent.

Wingham business extending a helping hand

Submitted September 22, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

As a child, the Sherpenzeel family faced a variety of health issues.

Bruce County council to recognize Summer Company participants

Pauline Kerr September 22, 2021Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council will be giving letters of recognition to four young entrepreneurs who were part of Summer Company 2021.

Session Cannabis now open in downtown Walkerton

Mike Wilson September 22, 2021Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Old Joe’s Cabin celebrates 10th anniversary

Submitted September 22, 2021Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce initiative recognizes local achievements

Dan McNee September 16, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

This coming weekend will mark the last opportunity to nominate North Perth businesses for their outstanding achievements and commitments to local commerce over the past year.

Regional unemployment increases slightly in August

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…

Local companies turn recycled plastic into new products

Submitted September 8, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – Over the course of the last year, four southwestern Ontario clean technology…

Molesworth Farm Supply marking expansion with charitable commitment to Canadian Foodgrains Bank

Submitted September 8, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

MOLESWORTH – Molesworth Farm Supply (MFS) Ltd. is celebrating its largest expansion in more than…

Brady Werth takes on ownership role at Kempston and Werth Realty

Dan McNee September 8, 2021Business, Listowel Banner

Bruce Kempston and David Werth followed a fairly straightforward plan when they first launched Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. in 2008. That of staying largely locally based, being fair and honest, and being approachable to their clients.

Gallery owner hosts open house in Cargill

Pauline Kerr September 8, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

Kevin McKague held a special open house in Cargill, by invitation only, for members of Brockton council, Bruce County Tourism and other local dignitaries the afternoon of Sept. 2.

Taste of Huron app to launch this fall

Kelsey Bent August 26, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County is launching an app this fall with the company 468Insider, which will allow users to earn and redeem points at local businesses. 

Bruce County decides against small business tax subclass

Pauline Kerr August 25, 2021Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has joined a growing list of counties and municipalities that have decided against implementing the province’s small business property subclass tax option.

Walkerton BIA members discuss options for moving forward

Pauline Kerr August 25, 2021Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The downtown business community in Walkerton has faced challenges in the past, particularly with organizations representing and promoting downtown businesses.

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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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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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