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Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Huron-Bruce hospitals to receive more than $2.7 million in funding

Submitted September 11, 2024Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is providing $2,768,071 to support critical infrastructure upgrades and repairs at hospitals across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Huron-Bruce through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).

Break and Enter in Brussels; Investigation yields drugs, weapons in Goderich

Submitted September 11, 2024Local News, Police

Huron County OPP are seeking video surveillance from the public as part of an investigation into a break and enter in Brussels, a police report reads. 

United Way announces new campaign co-chairs

Submitted September 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) recently announced Kristin Sainsbury and John Wolfe as 2024-25 campaign co-chairs.

Legacy in faith: Catholic education director retiring

Submitted September 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board announces that Chris N. Roehrig, Director of Education, is retiring on Feb. 24, 2025. 

Huron County to celebrates Welcoming Week from Sept. 13 to 22

Submitted September 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

From Sept. 13-22, the County of Huron will celebrate  Welcoming Week with a series of seven events held throughout the area. 

Weeklong workshop for prospective organists held in Walkerton

Submitted September 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey-Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) recently held a week-long workshop in Walkerton to encourage people that are “organ curious” to develop the skills needed to begin a lifelong journey of making music on the “King of Instruments.”

Council supports all-way stop plan

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council voted to support the recommendations in the traffic report regarding the proposed development at 37 Yonge St., with the bylaw to be brought forward at a future meeting after completion and approval of site plan. 

Area hospital future discussed at Chesley meeting

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Although the format was the same at the Aug. 27 community engagement meeting in Chesley for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) as the meeting the day before in Durham, the numbers were fewer and the tone less confrontational.

Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra opens registration for fourth season

Submitted September 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is thrilled to announce that registration for its 4th season is now open.

Community Driven Medical Centre is a Boon for all of South Bruce

Tyler Robinson September 6, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

In December 2019, the Teeswater Medical Development Steering Committee was formed, and co-chairs Larry Hayes and Paul Cronin describe the project as an effort to secure sustainable, long term medical services in Teeswater.

Wingham Advance Times Turnbacks – September 5, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Turnbacks - September 5, 2024

Federal and provincial governments investing in food safety, industry growth

Submitted September 6, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Federal and provincial governments recently announced a significant investment aimed at bolstering small businesses in the agri-food sector. 

Wingham BIA Bucks now available online

Submitted September 6, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham BIA Bucks (formerly Community Cash) can now be purchased online.

Otter Creek revegetation continues with volunteer fall planting

Rachel Hammermueller September 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce Council has approved a motion to proceed with the fall planting as part of the revegetation project on Otter Creek in Mildmay. 

Vance Fund open for applications from Wingham residents until Sept. 30

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2024Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Leland and Thora Vance Fund, held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), is open for applications and will close on September 30, at 9 a.m.

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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. 

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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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