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Winterfest set to return to Mildmay

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The fifth annual Getränk Winterfest at Harley’s Pub and Perk will be held on Feb. 22 at the restaurant, showcasing local beer and spirits.

Evolving Entrepreneurs podcast features females in business

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Stratford Perth Centre for Business launched a new local initiative on Feb. 11. Evolving Entrepreneurship, a transformative podcast shines a spotlight on the resilient and resourceful female entrepreneurs who are shaping Stratford and beyond.

Vice-Chair says WOWC backs province, feds response to tariffs

Submitted February 20, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.

South Bruce OPP reports 26 fraud incidents so far this year

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce OPP are warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent encounters by telephone, online, or other means.

2023 Mildmay Homecoming brings in over $800,000 Board donates more than $270,000 to local efforts

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After hosting what organizers called an extremely successful event, The Mildmay 2023 Homecoming Committee was, at its own request, dissolved during the Feb. 11 South Bruce Council Meeting.

AMDSB announces new name, look for adult and continuing education program

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

According to a previous release, the AMDSB Centre for Employment and Learning is no longer providing employment services as of Feb. 1.

Airport economic development plan questioned by Kuhnke

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

While some members of the Municipality of Brockton Council were excited to see progress on economic development at the Saugeen Municipal Airport, Coun. Carl Kuhnke had serious concerns regarding the funding of the initiatives.

Human services department reports on assistance to children

Pauline Kerr February 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County human services department presented two reports to county council on Feb. 6 regarding assistance to children.

Brockton looks to renegotiate agreement on airport cost-sharing

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After being rebuffed in its suggestion that the three owners of the Saugeen Municipal Airport consider selling the site, the Council of the Municipality of Brockton is seeking to revisit the cost-sharing with fellow ownership partners Hanover and West Grey.

South Bruce plots truck replacement plan for 2025

Rachel Hammermueller February 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here passed their capital and operating budgets in principle Feb. 4 and 6, an action which was underscored by significant deliberation on where taxpayer money will land in municipal projects and assets during 2025.

Bruce libraries booking appointments for community tax filing assistance program

Submitted February 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to the Bruce County Public Library Branches for the 2025 tax season.

South Bruce strikes new Recreation Team

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce’s three-member Recreation Team, including Manager of Recreation and Facilities Shawnette Crouse and Councillors Ron Schnurr and Mike Niesen, was set during the municipal council’s Feb. 11 meeting.

Police warn residents to be on the alert for scams

Submitted February 20, 2025Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

To date this year, South Bruce OPP have received 26 fraud-related reports, and are warning people to be cautious.

Property association looks to work with council

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association (LRPOA), representing 182 households around the waterway, is looking to work with the municipality to address issues its members are having.

South Bruce split on development charges, defers decision

Denny Scott February 20, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The continuing process of creating and possibly implementing development charges has been put on hold as South Bruce Council members consider options for the controversial issue.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

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Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

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…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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