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News

Ironmen lose three in weekend action

Midwestern Newspapers October 10, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen had a tough weekend of Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) action, dropping three games on the road.

South Bruce discusses county-level investment in local services; childcare and paramedic services at the forefront of concern

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard a delegation on the benchmarked investment Bruce County makes in upper tier local services in the municipality of South Bruce. Council raised questions about services that relate to some of the most topical issues locally – childcare and paramedic services. 

Pastor Ralph Dwarika retires after 38 years of service

Submitted October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Listowel and Wallace Township pastor retires.

Invitation to ‘42 ‘At Home’ party recent Archives’ acquisition

Submitted October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

A recent donation to Stratford-Perth Archives from the Gordon family included this invitation from August 1942.

Cyclones capture weekend with two great wins

Nicole Beswitherick October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones successfully captured two wins over the weekend, maintaining their standings among the elite teams in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) this season.

County has a role in providing information needed to keep private wells safe

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council heard a presentation during the Oct. 3 meeting on Highly Vulnerable Bedrock Aquifers and Private Water Wells by Hugh Simpson, University of Guelph.

Wingham Turnbacks – October 10, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers October 10, 2024Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

Turnbacks for the Wingham Advance Times, Oct. 2024

Local artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Library art wall

Christa Ferrier October 10, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is currently sharing works by local artist, Janet Main.

How the NWMO is protecting people and the environment – including water

Antoine Boyer October 10, 2024Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Protecting people and the environment is our reason for being at the Nuclear Waste Management…

County to erect signs designating Bruce Road 19 Highway for Peace

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council passed three motions at the Oct. 3 meeting involving finances.

Plane crash in Huron County sends Central Huron man to hospital

Submitted October 10, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

HURON EAST – Huron County OPP, Huron East Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services…

Steven Travale joins Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Following a special meeting of council on Oct. 1, Brockton now has a full complement of council members, with the selection of Steven Travale to fill the vacant council position.

Muse-Talk at museum explores orchid species

Submitted October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Join local experts Willy Waterton and Audrey Armstrong at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre on Oct. 26 as they share stories from their two-year adventure documenting and photographing native orchid species in Bruce and Grey regions.

Rotary Club of Walkerton celebrates 85 years … and counting

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Rotary Club of Walkerton celebrated 85 years of fellowship and – above all - community service on Oct. 4.

County has role in providing information to keep private wells safe

Pauline Kerr October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council heard a presentation during the Oct. 3 meeting on Highly Vulnerable Bedrock Aquifers and Private Water Wells by Hugh Simpson, University of Guelph.

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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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