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Auto dealer pitches in for physician recruitment

Submitted June 6, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

Stop 23 is working with the local hospital and health care team to support physician recruitment efforts. On May 30, the Listowel automobile dealership made a donation of $20,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation toward efforts to attract physicians to the area.

Trusscore – an environmental solution for agriculture, residential projects

Nicole Beswitherick May 30, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

PALMERSTON – Nestled in the 55 acre Palmerston Industrial Park on Minto Road is one of two…

Listowel McDonald’s closed for renovations

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2024Business, Listowel Banner

McDonald’s restaurant in Listowel will be closed through the month while continuing renovations take place at the north-end establishment.

‘On to the next chapter’

Mike Wilson February 1, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

For the first time in 50 years, Murray Elliott is not reporting to work at Molesworth Farm Supply.

Business culture in South Bruce continues to grow with The Wing House

Tyler Robinson February 1, 2024Business, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Owner of the Mildmay Wing House, Shan Kumar says the main street eatery is a unique dining experience for families and friends alike. The Wing House is a restaurant and bar adorned with sports memorabilia and is located in the heart of downtown Mildmay at 96 Elora St., the former home of Sandy’s Fam

‘Before everything, the love of music was always there’

Dan McNee January 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

Jonah Duarte is as passionate about music as they come. He’s dedicated most of his life to studying it, playing it and teaching it, and now he wants to share his gift for song with all those interested in learning and experiencing it for themselves.

Premier Equipment – making straight lines a breeze

Mike Wilson January 24, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

During the warmer months in midwestern Ontario, a tractor rolling along one of the many farm fields in the area is not an uncommon sight. For decades, the operators of these massive machines used their talents to drive in straight lines – not because it looks pretty in a photo, but to be efficient

Wingham Foodland donates tree sale proceeds to hospital

Submitted January 17, 2024Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The festive spirit was alive and well at Wingham Foodland this holiday season. Bruce Armstrong and Betty Marshall, owners of Wingham Foodland, donated $3 from the sale of all Christmas trees to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). The promotion received such a positive response that Fo

D.A. Virtual Sports opens extensive new play space in Listowel’s west end

Dan McNee January 10, 2024Business, Listowel Banner

No one would argue that life can be hectic and stressful at times. Work and family commitments can often leave little time left over to just kick back and relax.

Local unemployment rate hits 4.4%

Submitted January 10, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 4.4 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 5.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.

Harmony Hearing: more than just a hearing test

Cory Bilyea January 10, 2024Business, Wingham Advance Times

Harmony Hearing opened its doors on Oct. 3 at 302 Josephine St. (right across from the post office) and offers much more than hearing tests.

Ag Business and Crop Inc. – taking field health to new heights

Dan McNee January 2, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

It would be an impossible task to find anyone who could coherently argue against the value of farmers. They feed the world’s population in its entirety, and much of their success or failure in the agricultural sector is based upon the health of the soil in which they plant, and subsequently the crop

The Tees Tap House – South Bruce’s newest gathering place

Tyler Robinson December 28, 2023Business, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A new pub with golf simulators has officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown Teeswater.

Premier Equipment donates 6,600 pounds of potatoes to food banks

Submitted December 21, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Premier Equipment in Listowel continues its support of six area food banks, collecting potatoes for distribution by the banks at Christmas time. This year, more than 6,600 pounds of potatoes will be donated to the food banks – the largest amount donated by Premier Equipment to date, “proving that th

Local entrepreneurs awarded funding to bring tourism ideas to life

Submitted December 21, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County is celebrating the success of its fifth annual Bruce County Spark Program. Held on Nov. 21, this innovative event showcased three finalists who delivered winning pitches. Each finalist is now set to receive a $3,000 grant along with a valuable three-month mentorship opportunity with a s

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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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