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Eastdale Kindergarten crew stage lively Christmas Concert

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Eastdale Public School Kindergarten students put on a holiday show for friends and family on Dec. 17.

Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally.

Subdivision proposal would expand Atwood boundary

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A combination of a delegation and planning report presented to council on Dec. 16 outlined plans for a subdivision to the east of Atwood.

Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre announces operating name, location

Submitted December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - The Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre recently announced they are rebranding as the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre.

North Perth to participate in project to sign civic addresses

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - The Farm 911/Emily Project launched roughly five years ago, in November of 2019, in response to a fatal farm accident involving a young girl named Emily Trudeau in Northumberland County in 2014.

Children’s Services to receive startup funds for Blyth childcare expansion

Cory Bilyea December 26, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Blyth will have up to 26 new childcare spaces by 2026, utilizing startup funds from the Ministry of Education.

Townships respond to proposed OPP billing changes

Nicole Beswitherick December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The townships of North Huron and Howick recently received a letter dated Nov. 29 from the Solicitor General regarding proposed OPP billing changes.

Snowflake spectacular – Elma Township primary grades delight with snow, sparkle and a bit of mystery

Heather MacEwen December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH - Upon opening curtains, the Elma Township Public School Primary Grades K - 3 had a crowd of parents, family and friends in full smiles.

NWMO exits South Bruce; council dissolves committee, outlines funding

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

council here heard a post-election report with voting statistics, NWMO’s payment breakdown and officially dissolved the long-standing Community Liaison Committee (CLC). 

North Huron Firefighters updated compensation rates to see first-ever COLA raise

Cory Bilyea December 19, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Firefighters in North Huron are getting a much-deserved raise. The raise will include their first-ever cost of living allowance and a wage increase that will better align with current market rates.

Cyclones take a 5-0 win against Komoka Kings

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Cyclones fans were treated to an exciting game on Dec. 13., with the home team scoring five goals against Komoka Kings. 

Huron County to maintain existing fees and services charges

Cory Bilyea December 19, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

On Dec. 4, a joint report from Susan Cronin, director of legislative services/county clerk, and Ljubica Blazevic, deputy county clerk with the county, presented updates to the Fees and Services Charges by-law, including a review of the current fee schedule, to county council.

County considers Goderich request for assistance with court security costs

Cory Bilyea December 19, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The cost of courthouse security and inmate transportation services in Goderich was on the Huron County Council agenda on Dec. 4. The town requested that the county help with the shortfall in provincial funding.

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds 2023 Superior Court ruling

Cory Bilyea December 19, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals of the Government of Ontario, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and two landowners from a lower-court ruling that Saugeen First Nations was wrongfully dispossessed of approximately 1.4 miles of Sauble Beach after signing Treaty 72 in 1854.

South Bruce tallies new businesses for 2024; focuses on revitalization

Rachel Hammermueller December 19, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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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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