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News

Hanover theatre presents The Sound of Music

Submitted November 14, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

An honest sediment found in musical Sound of Music

South Bruce Council receives “willing host” vote for DGR

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.

Howick to receive $193,502 through OCIF

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Township of Howick will receive $193,502 in provincial funding to help with renewal and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure.

Wilderness program at Listowel Library

Patrick Raftis November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Public Library hosted a Wilderness Skills and Foraging Fun program for area youngsters on Oct. 26.

North Perth Passes Motion Supporting “Solve the Crisis” Campaign

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The council of the Municipality of North Perth “demonstrated its commitment to tackling the growing mental health, addictions, and homelessness crisis” by passing a motion at the regular council meeting on Oct. 21 states a press release from the municipality.

Human trafficking information night sheds light on understanding and identifying local issue

Rachel Hammermueller November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Perth County OPP hosted a human trafficking information night at Mitchell District High School on Oct. 29.

The First World War through the Bee’s lens

Rachel Hammermueller November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

The Great War, spanning 1914-1918, may seem altogether an unrecognizable period, and in many ways this is true: the unimaginable events unfolding abroad is a glaring example. But as discovered through the ink of the newspaper, there are characteristics of community that have remained the same. 

Turnbacks – The Listowel Banner, Nov. 6, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Ten to sixty years of turning back the pages on what was happening in The Listowel Banner.

LDSS junior and senior boys volleyball faced F.E. Madill on Oct. 31

Nicole Beswitherick November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Photos from the face-off between local high schools in the six-player court sport.

Rae Applauds the Opening of Unattached Primary Care Clinic

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington applauded the Huron Perth Ontario Health Team and local Family Health Teams for the launch of their Unattached Care Clinic via a media release dated Nov. 5.

Careless driving charge in Perth East

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East, a police report reads. 

Listowel Legion Seniors Pool League makes donation to Poppy Fund

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Legion Seniors Pool League recently made a donation of $1,130 to the branch’s Poppy Fund.

Reflecting on the past, atrocities and effects of war

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the past and the atrocities and effects of war.

Children of the North Perth EarlyOn programs showed Halloween spirit

Kelsey Bent November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

A group of children paraded their costumes through the Caressant Care Listowel Nursing and Retirement Home.

Locals officially wind back the clock in downtown Listowel

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Daylight savings ended Sunday, with community members changing the clock tower as they do each year.

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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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