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South Bruce staff directed to investigate selling alleyway to developer

Denny Scott August 7, 2025News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

After debating the benefits of retaining land versus selling unneeded properties, South Bruce Council directed staff to investigate declaring an alley off Teeswater’s main street surplus to potentially be sold to landowners.

Order of Canada Officer Hinton-Davis at helm of ‘Powers and Gloria’

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival’s remounting of the 2005 production Powers and Gloria represented the first chance for Order of Canada recipient and well-known Canadian theatre icon Peter Hinton-Davis.

‘Powers’ transports audience to a comfortable place 20 years ago

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The remounting of Powers and Gloria, directed by Peter Hinton-Davis, brings to life the work of Keith Roulston, one of the Blyth Festival’s founding members, and does so in a way that makes you feel like  you’re sitting in 2005, when it was first released.

South Bruce farmhouse severance questions answered by Morrison

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

In response to some concerns regarding severances being approved without council input, South Bruce Council welcomed Bruce County Planner Monica Morrison to talk about severances during council’s July 22 meeting.

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Belmore Stingers distance themselves from second, third place in HCFL

Denny Scott August 7, 2025Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

he Belmore Stingers remain atop the Huron County Fastball League, having two wins over their closest competition.

The Beer Store in Wingham set to close

Midwestern Newspapers July 31, 2025Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Beer Store in Wingham is among those on the latest list of outlets set for closure.

Council to purchase extrication tools ahead of potential tariff implementation

Nicole Beswitherick July 31, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently approved the use of fire reserve funds in the amount of $55,370 for the purchase of replacement extrication tools at its July 15 meeting.

Morris-Turnberry receives audit report; in strong financial position

Rachel Hammermueller July 31, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their July 8 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an audit report for 2024, a yearly update providing a financial health check for the municipality. 

Violent crime, traffic violations decreased in first months of year in Huron County

Rachel Hammermueller July 31, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their meeting in March, the Huron OPP Detachment Board heard a report from Huron OPP Assistant Inspector Ryan Olmstead outlining local crime statistics between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025. 

Council hears spring building permits update

Rachel Hammermueller July 31, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On a bi-monthly basis, the building department provides Morris-Turnberry Council with an overview of permits issued and value of construction for various projects throughout the municipality. 

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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.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

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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