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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.

Poppy project

Submitted November 17, 2021Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Walkerton District Community School students recently completed a community service project by cutting out poppies for Maple Court Villa to display for Remembrance Day.

Housing boom or housing crisis?

Mike Wilson May 20, 2021Editorials, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A housing boom can also be a housing crisis. It all depends on which side of the “for sale” sign you are on.

Grey Bruce moving to ‘green,’ Huron Perth to ‘yellow’ on March 1

Midwestern Newspapers February 27, 2021Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

TORONTO ­– The province has announced two local health units will be moving to new levels in the…

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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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Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs

 Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce-Grey Catholic shares first CommUnity report detailing student progress and expanded supports

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is working to strengthen communication and community connection through a new initiative while reporting measurable academic gains and expanded student support across its schools.

Student trustees share updates on school activities and student life at April board meeting

HANOVER - Student trustees provided updates on activities, academics and school initiatives during an April 27 meeting of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.

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Walkerton Herald-Times May 5 Turnbacks

From May 4, 1994

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

See all Wingham area articles.

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This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

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HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

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LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day

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The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.

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