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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Denny Scott June 18, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

South Bruce approves drainage deals, prepares to replace integrity commissioner

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved drainage assessment agreements tied to a recent rural land severance and began preparations to replace its integrity commissioner during its May 26 meeting.

South Bruce reviews conservation deal, waste governance update

Emily Bowen June 11, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is preparing to renew a watershed services agreement, monitor governance changes to its waste management system and stay engaged in nuclear host community discussions, according to an administrative update presented at the May 26 council meeting.

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

Submitted June 4, 2026Independent Plus, Kincardine Independent, Listowel Banner, Local News, Mildmay Town Crier, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

South Bruce council receives emergency management compliance update, approves fence bylaw exemption

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council received an update on emergency management compliance and approved a fence bylaw exemption during the May 26 meeting.

South Bruce advances recreation plans with new funding and repairs while preparing for summer season

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER -  A $27,000 grant for outdoor play, vandalism repairs at a community centre and preparations for the summer pool season are among the latest updates outlined in a municipal recreation and facilities report.

Bluewater school board adopts measured approach to artificial intelligence in classrooms

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board is moving to formalize how artificial intelligence is used in classrooms and operations.

Bruce Grey Catholic school board expands measurement based mental health supports for students

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is expanding its approach to student mental health care through data-driven programming.

Water festival draws hundreds of students to Chesley for 25th anniversary

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - More than 1,200 students from across Grey and Bruce counties gathered in Chesley for the 25th annual Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival, a three-day event focused on water education, conservation and hands-on learning.

Council debates investments and procurement as South Bruce finalizes 2025 finances

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - As South Bruce works to close out its 2025 finances, questions around investment returns, procurement rules and staff workload emerged as central concerns.

Bluewater board rolls out Grades 1–9 literacy and math frameworks to standardize instruction

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees received an update May 19 on new Grades 1–9 language and mathematics instruction frameworks aimed at strengthening consistency, clarity and instructional time across schools.

Teeswater water tower completion draws closer with scheduled work

Emily Bowen May 28, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - After several days of rescheduling due to weather and mechanical issues, the Teeswater water tower was set to reach a major milestone as crews were scheduled to lift the structure into place on May 27.

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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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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