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Local history comes alive with CGSPA events and swamp tours

Shannon Wood January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association (CGSPA), is once again “bringing history alive” in Brockton with its 2025 events, tours, and dinners.

GoFundMe for Kurt David Stamper supports local family

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

On Jan. 19, The Stamper Family suffered an unimaginable loss of their son, Kurt David, aged 3, in a tragic farm accident at their home.

County agrees to short-term snow removal agreement

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council passed a motion (moved by County Coun. Jay Kirkland [South Bruce Peninsula] and seconded by County Coun. Chris Peabody [Brockton]) for the county to provide winter maintenance on Purple Valley Road, Coveney’s Road and McIver Road.

Thompson: Ontario investing in the success of rural communities

Submitted January 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.

Brother of pedestrian killed in collision advocates for safer mailbox position

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, 83-year-old Pat McIntosh of 7422 Highway 23 died after being struck on the two-lane provincial roadway, just north of Atwood around 8 p.m.

Premier confirms early election call for province

Midwestern Newspapers January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Premier Doug Ford has confirmed Ontarians will soon be heading to the polls for an election.

What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library 

Submitted January 30, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – We are starting 2025 off with great news, the new Bruce County Public Library website…

Skating showcase held in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 25, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club hosted 180 skaters from Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties for a special competition.

Cyclones took a win and loss in two weekend games

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones had a nail-biter of a weekend with games Jan. 24 and 26.

Pastor encourages drawing close to God during winter season

Rev. Michael Mayer January 30, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Winter’s beauty often leaves me in awe. God blankets the world in white and brings a stillness…

Walkerton’s Best Western Plus honoured with M. K. Guerton Award

Pauline Kerr January 30, 2025Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winning the prestigious M. K. Guertin Award is a team achievement, as far as Andrew Windsor, general manager of the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton is concerned.

Listowel Minor Hockey hosts ‘Hockey Days’ event

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

istowel Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) held its annual LMHA Hockey Days on Jan 25 and 26, showcasing local youth teams on non-stop action hockey.

North Perth resident studying in Grenada to become doctor

Nicole Beswitherick January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Catholene (CJ) Brooks, 22, from North Perth has headed back to Grenada in the Caribbean to pursue her three year term to become a doctor.

Locals participate in Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup

Submitted January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On Jan. 25, 2025, local junior curler Brooke Schaefer competed in The Mixed Doubles Portugal Cup of Curling in Dundas.

MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM

Cory Bilyea January 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.

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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.

See all Listowel area articles.

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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