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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

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

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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