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Why manufacturing matters

Frank Stronach June 6, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer. 

Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall. 

Rising food bank use is unsustainable

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.

Investment dollars fleeing Canada

Frank Stronach May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Investors, it seems, are increasingly losing confidence in Canada and putting their money elsewhere. 

Crochet for a purpose: local hobbyist honours inspirational women

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

NORTH PERTH - This past winter, Bev Raycraft was bored.

This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.

The hypocrisy of the NFL on display in kicker commencement speech fiasco

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Don’t come for me  – I have a healthy respect for football. If a game is happening, it’s on in our house. There’s a reason sports have been a part of cultures throughout human history: they have the power to bring people together, and that’s important in times of division.

Two vehicle collision over long weekend; one person airlifted

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

NORTH PERTH -  One person was airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance on the afternoon of May 17 following a two vehicle collision in the area of Line 87 and Road 165.

Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?

Patrick Raftis May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?

Walkerton U11 Rep D Capitals win International Silver Stick

Submitted January 18, 2023Sports, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep D are International Silver Stick Champions following a 1-0 overtime win over Saugeen Shores on Sunday in Pelham. The Walkerton squad allowed only three goals in five games on their way to the championship. Team members include, back row (from left): Assistant Coach Mar

Cargill Lawn Bowling Club crowns season champions

Submitted November 2, 2022Local News, Sports, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Cargill Lawn Bowling Club recently crowned its champions for the 2022 season. 

Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Children’s safety village teaches key lesson – children’s safety: priceless!

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Al Leach, vice-president of Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village, began his presentation at the Aug. 4 meeting of Bruce County council, with a question: “If you could make a difference in the life of a child – would you?”

Two special volunteers honoured by Brockton

Pauline Kerr June 29, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Brockton’s Volunteer Recognition Event and awards presentation on Thursday, June 23 at the Cargill Community Centre gave local volunteers a chance to be treated to a dinner and garden party in the sunshine, and to see two of their own recognized with special awards.

Ombudsman publishes report on closed meetings held by Bruce County’s executive committee

Pauline Kerr May 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The ombudsman’s report stemming from a complaint about four closed meetings by Bruce County’s executive committee has been published on the ombudsman’s website.

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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.

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…

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.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.

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.

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Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

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.

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