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Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times, Sept. 25, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Turnbacks for Wingham

Teeswater crokinole results – Sept. 26

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crokinole season began in Teeswater at the town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Wingham Ironmen seek approval for liquor license

Nicole Beswitherick September 26, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

At its public meeting and delegations on Sept. 16, North Huron Council was presented a proposal for the liquor licensed area at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex for the Wingham Ironman of PJHL home games.

15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win recognized by council

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg called the 15U Listowel Legionnaires’ provincial championship win, “another great story of excellence in sport in our community.” 

Police warn of local frauds, loss of money

Submitted September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Local residents continue to be victimized by a variety of frauds and scams, the Perth County OPP warn in a news release. 

Your Neighbourhood Table officially opens on line 86

Nicole Beswitherick September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The ribbon-cutting for the new restaurant took place Sept. 18

North Huron Council to host town hall meeting

Submitted September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron residents are invited to share their thoughts on local issues at an upcoming Town Hall Meeting.

Confusion – my name is Bob and I have dementia

Bob Murray September 26, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

Writing these columns helps to keep my cognitive brain active but sometimes confusion takes over.

Wingham and Area Historical Society on the Goderich Salt Mines

Submitted September 26, 2024Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

Some may know that the salt mine in Goderich is the largest underground one in the world. But, did you know that  between 1866 and 1886, there were 25 other salt-producing facilities in Huron County, including one at Wingham? 

Ironmen find success on the road against Mitchell, Walkerton

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

With a winning streak of four, the Wingham Ironmen have taken an early lead in the 2024-25 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North Pollock Division standings. 

Stratford General Hospital Foundation asks North Perth to pledge $200,000

Kelsey Bent September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Representative of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” campaign asked council to consider pledging $200,000 in a Sept. 16 delegation. 

United Way leading the way on housing

Patrick Raftis September 26, 2024Columns, Opinion

An under-reported reality highlighted during the local kick-off for the United Way Perth Huron (UWPH) annual fundraising campaign is that, next to government, the United Way is Canada’s largest funder of social services.

Lisa Thompson presents cheque for almost $800,000 to South Bruce for sanitary sewer project in Mildmay

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MILDMAY - South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz said it all when he commented, “This is a good news story – 600 new homes, that’s pretty big in this area.”

Chepstow Lions annual Walk for Dog Guides a success

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Chepstow Lions held the annual Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 22.

Honouring those who fought in the Battle of Britain

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover Air Cadet Squadron 812 “Buck’s Crossing” held a parade in recognition of the Battle of Britain on Sept. 16 at Victory Baptist Church, Hanover.

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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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