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Bridget McKee named 2024 Homecoming Ambassador

Cory Bilyea July 4, 2024Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebrations began Thursday evening , June 27, with the Homecoming Ambassador competition at F. E. Madill Secondary School.

Enrolment open for Huron County Starter Company Plus Program

Submitted July 4, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Application process for new business mentorship, training program opened on July 1

Butterfly effect would be a game changer

Patrick Raftis July 4, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future. 

A parka with shorts? Why not?

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

With the arrival of Canada Day, many of us muse about what it means to be Canadian.

HOMECOMING 2024: Weekend highlights from this year’s big event

Midwestern Newspapers July 4, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Homecoming 2024 was celebrated from June 27 to July 1 with a wide range of activities taking place around the community.

Wingham BIA Bucks program changing

Cory Bilyea July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham BIA Bucks program is undergoing a procedural change, according to a press release from BIA Treasurer Doug Kuyvenhoven. 

School board approves budget of $251 million for 2024/25

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH - The Board of Trustees of AMDSB received and approved the 2024/2025 Budget at its meeting on June 25. 

Medical students explore rural medicine, life in Wingham for Discovery Week

Midwestern Newspapers July 4, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students out of Western University made their way to Wingham and Listowel a few weeks ago for Discovery Week 2024, which marks the 26th anniversary of the partnership.

Bruce County Memories: Olympic gold medalist settled in Teeswater

Robin Hilborn, Bruce County Historical Society July 4, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

When Teeswater became home to “the world’s first great woman swimmer” you’d think she might talk about her past life.

OPP urge public to use life-saving equipment following fatal statistics

Submitted June 27, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment.

Summer poetry readings at the Bainton Gallery begin June 28

Submitted June 27, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting poetry readings again this summer, featuring three poets at the Bainton Gallery.  

Maitland Conservation Foundation hosts appreciation luncheon

Cory Bilyea June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On June 19, the Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) hosted its annual donor appreciation luncheon at the Brussels Four Winds Barn.

Microbiome and my garden

Bob Murray June 27, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside the digestive system. 

Government response to nuclear waste petition decried as ‘non-response’ by petitioners We the Nuclear Free North and Protect Our Waterways

Submitted June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Petitioners react with disappointment to government's response to nuclear waste petition

Canada Day traffic campaign; OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors

Submitted June 27, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025 the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2, a press release states.

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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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