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South Bruce Council costs top $100,000 in 2024

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.

Organic waste, new blue box program debated by county council

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As part of a discussion regarding the transition to the new blue box system and potential for collection of source-separated organics, Bruce County Council discussed numerous options for the future of waste collection in the county.

Police investigated multiple vehicle accidents in the area over the past week

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH - On April 4 around 3 p.m., a pickup truck entered onto Wallace Ave N at Binning St W., striking a northbound motor vehicle and a parked vehicle, Perth County OPP confirms. Pictured above, the driver of the pickup was charged with Disobey Stop Sign - Fail to Stop. No injuries were report

The history of Neptune, impact on the future

Kelsey Bent April 10, 2025Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

In confusing times, it is only human to look for a way to make sense of it all. Given the current political affairs of the present day, I bet many are looking for a distraction.

Peabody: county council decision a step in the right direction

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is happy with how discussion and decisions played out during Bruce County Council’s April 3 meeting regarding development in Walkerton, however there’s still more work to be done.

Jace and Ruby Weber

Webers add to record, help St. Theresa with school playground

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jace Weber, with the assistance of his sister Ruby, added to his own world record for collecting pop tabs and, in doing so, is helping to make his school more accessible.

David Mackey opens Liberal campaign election office in Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - “This gathering is another step for us to build a stronger community in Perth-Wellington and a stronger community in Perth-Wellington is how we make Canada strong,” Liberal Party of Canada, Perth-Wellington candidate David Mackey said at the opening of his campaign office in Listowel on A

Cargill Rookies Broomball Champions

Cargill Rookies claim provincial gold after undefeated season

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.

Millions transferred to reserves by county council

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Due to some changes to the Bruce County 2024 actual financial statements, Bruce County Council was able to earmark $2.83 million for reserves and pull $447,348 from development charges for 2024 projects.

South Bruce receives $65,621.38 from WSIB

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of South Bruce received $65,621.38 from the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as a surplus rebate.

Well Community Collective looks to aid youth in four-county area

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Shannon McGavin briefed Bruce County Council on the advancement of the Well Community Collective during council’s April 3 meeting.

SBGHC marks new hires, decline in agency nurse usage

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

During the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s April 2 Board of Directors meeting, a number of positive staffing announcements were made by staff and board members.

4-H Ontario announces new 2025 4-H ambassadors

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

GUELPH - 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of four ambassadors  who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.

Listowel Agricultural Society’s 2025 Taste of the World event a success

Kelsey Bent April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A large crowd was on hand at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on April 6, looking for a taste of the international cuisine served as part of the Taste of the World event, organized by the Listowel Agricultural Society.

U15 Cyclones wrap up season at OMHA championship tournament

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones U15 Tier 2 team faced Shallow Lake in a best of three series. With the series tied at one the Cyclones battled hard and clinched the WOAA championship title on March 19. 

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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