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Roots of Bruce 2025

Roots of Bruce puts agriculture front and centre for local students

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The annual Roots of Bruce event, a celebration of agriculture focused on Grade 5 students in the area, was held last month in Walkerton at the community agriculture buildings.

Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.

HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”

The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta CatholicSchool in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month. The team downed Kincardine, Hanover, Formosa and Owen Sound, winning each game by a double-digit divide. Back row, from left are Emma Wilken, Gabriella Frank, Avery Battle, Payten Lorely, Leah Spitzig, Garyn Abell and Ava Batte. Front row: Rachel Holm, Reese Wlson, Adelynn Ernest, Ottilia Cartwright and Kerissa Proctor. (Contributed photo)

St. Teresa team goes undefeated

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month.

Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.

Police concerned about increase in school bus crashes

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

West Region Ontario Provincial Police have expressed concern over a spike in school bus crashes.

Road works could be under budget

Denny Scott May 8, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The tenders for the reconstruction of Dietz and Kleist Street in Mildmay came in significantly under budget, leaving South Bruce Public Works Director Stu Moffat saying the municipality may save as much as $250,000.

Lane change for Durham Street bridge project expected soon

Pauline Kerr May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The update on the Durham Street bridge project presented to Bruce County council on May 1 stated that construction has resumed and work is on track for completion by the year’s end.

Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.

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The Well Community Collective receives $1 million donation

Submitted May 8, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Well Community Collective (The Well) announce via press release a $1 million donation from Bruce Power to support the creation of The Well Youth Hubs across Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth counties. This investment will provide thousands of youth aged 12–25 with easier access to the care, connecti

Council approves route for Triumph Triathlon in August

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a report at its April 29 meeting from the recreation department about the upcoming Triumph Triathlon in Gorrie.

Strong mayor powers discussed by Howick Council

Nicole Beswitherick May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled a letter from the Township of Rideau Lakes out of correspondence, asking to endorse Resolution No. 78-2025 opposing the expansion of strong mayor powers to additional municipalities.

South Bruce Council announces new fire chief, manager of financial services

Denny Scott May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Council recognized a few new faces to its senior staff team during a council meeting in April, and bid farewell to some staff who had put decades in on behalf of the municipality and its municipal predecessors.

Walkerton euchre results

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre players enjoyed competition at the Walkerton Library in the seniors’ room on Wednesday, April 30.

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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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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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.

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

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.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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…

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.

Columnists

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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