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The Rotary Club of Walkerton announce winners of the second round of lottery draw

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently announced the winners of the second round of their lottery…

Mental health focus of safety campaign, sobering agri-industry statistics cited

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Community Safety and Well-being For Huron officially launched its first 2025 campaign Jan. 10, inviting members of the public to hear community representatives speak at Libro Hall in Clinton.

Councillors concerned with proposed flood plain location of BESS facility

Pauline Kerr January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A presentation on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tara on Jan. 9 ended with a several members of county council expressing concerns over the flood plain location of the facility.

Turnbacks – Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 16 2024

Midwestern Newspapers January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

From January 12, 1994 • Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Wayne’s World 2 • Students…

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre receives $50,000 RED grant

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre recently announced the receipt of $50,000 in funding through the RURAL Economic Development (RED) grant program.

County supports Kincardine resolution on taxation of electricity industry properties

Pauline Kerr January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

At the suggestion of Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) at the Jan. 9 council meeting, Bruce County council supported a Kincardine resolution calling for fair assessment of electricity industry properties.

County has auto theft problem – and it’s partially our fault

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On Dec. 18, local residents gathered at Listowel’s Parkview Gardens for another installment of Perth County OPP’s recurring information sessions. The topic of the day is one well familiar to residents throughout the county, and also beyond any local borders – auto theft. 

Local artists created train display for Formosa Country Christmas

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When you first entered the Formosa Lions Park at this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, you were greeted by a train painting coming out of the station. This magnificent piece of art was created by Wayne and Margaret Yeoman.

South Bruce OPP responds to incident north of Chepstow

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.

Legion donates to new Paisley branch of county library

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library officials expressed gratitude for a $2,000 donation from Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.

Peabody: Still a lot of work to do on Brockton 2025 budget

Pauline Kerr January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After one full budget meeting and with no anticipation of a resolution in the second scheduled meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody said there’s still a lot of work to do before the 2025 municipal budget is ready to be approved.

Walkerton Capitals drop road contest to Ironmen

Nicole Beswitherick January 16, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.

SVCA offices open again after Oct. 6 lightning strike

Pauline Kerr January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As of Monday, Jan. 13, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority resumed normal operations at its administrative centre in Formosa.

HPPH receives report from MOH, focus in on COVID and flu vaccines

Nicole Beswitherick January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Dr. Miriam Klassen reported in her Medical Officer of Health (MOH) report that there is increasing moderate COVID-19 activity in the latest provincial summary for the surveillance week of Dec. 8 to 14.

Wingham Ironmen win 3-2 over Walkerton Capitals at home

Nicole Beswitherick January 16, 2025Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.

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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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