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2024 – the Year in Review – from the files of the Walkerton Herald-Times

Midwestern Newspapers January 9, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton’s first baby of 2024 was River Joseph Alexander Mattiuz, son of parents Jordan and Kennedy Mattiuz, born Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:45 a.m.

Update: The Trews Reschedule Acoustic Trio Show

Cory Bilyea January 9, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Trews are thrilled to announce the new date for their Acoustic Trio show at the…

Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.

Maitland Conservation to consider disc golf at Falls Reserve

Cory Bilyea January 9, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The board members generally supported the approach of carefully evaluating the compatibility of disc golf with the other uses and environmental considerations at the Falls Reserve before making any decisions.

AMDSB introduce EQAO, Math plans to improve grades

Kelsey Bent January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH - New plans presented by school board staff aim to improve the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) and Math grades at Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools.

2024 – Wingham’s Year in Review

Midwestern Newspapers January 8, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The staff of the Wingham Advance Times would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2025 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2024.

BDSB: Director of Education Lori Wilder announces retirement

Submitted December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After serving the local public education system for 39 years, Bluewater District School Board Director of Education Lori Wilder is planning to retire.

Turnbacks – Walkerton Herald-Times, Dec. 26. 2024

Midwestern Newspapers December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Jan. 2, 2014: – Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Anchorman 2;  – The future of…

Bruce Spark Program funds three tourism innovators

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Nov. 26, Bruce County celebrated local tourism innovators and entrepreneurs for the sixth annual Bruce County Spark Program.

Bluewater Community Radio’s Christmas open house

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The new studio provides fully accessible broadcast capabilities.

Crime Stoppers program to continue

Submitted December 26, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has announced they can continue operations in Grey and Bruce. 

Card scores from Chepstow Lions Hall

Submitted December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre and Solo Cards  scores from Mon. Dec. 16.

Final 2024 gathering for Teeswater Crokinole

Submitted December 26, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The final gathering for 2024 crokinole was held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

All I want for Christmas is …

Pauline Kerr December 26, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The best Christmas gifts are the same as they always have been.

What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library

Submitted December 26, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

2024 was an amazing year at the Bruce County Public Library. The Cargill and Walkerton Branches were as busy as ever with all the regular happenings plus some great special events.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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