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My vitamins and medications

Bob Murray August 29, 2024Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Like it or not I’m not in control of the medications that are prescribed by my doctors – the specialists. However, I am in control of the vitamins that I take on a regular basis.

Huron EarlyOn hosted “Play & Learn at the Park” Aug. 23 at Cruickshank Park

Nicole Beswitherick August 29, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The event included a story walk with the youngsters.

West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth

Submitted August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). 

Wingham-native coaches medalist at Paris Olympics

Submitted August 29, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham native Doug Wood is an Olympic bronze medalist coach after Alysha Newman vaulted her way to the podium at a pole vaulting event at the Paris Olympics with a jump of 4.85 metres.

Listowel Banner’s Aug. 29,2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Joey Pupura brought his Neil Diamond tribute show to the Listowel Legion.…

Family Safety Day offers a fun lesson on road safety

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – The Aug. 24 at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village offered children and their…

County’s economic development manager accepts BIA award

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) began the most recent meeting of Bruce County…

New experience in the offing – See you in October

Cory Bilyea August 29, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I have some exciting news to share with you. Earlier this year, I submitted an application to the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and CBC Indigenous for a journalism fellowship opportunity. I was not one of the selected journalists.

Grey Bruce Public Health: Increase in pertussis cases underscores importance of publicly funded vaccinations

Submitted August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GBHU – With cases of pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise in Ontario, including locally, Grey…

Public has final opportunity to comment on Durham Street bridge project

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council’s endorsement on Aug. 1 of the report on the Class…

Walkerton’s pool going to the dogs

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – “Everyone into the pool!” usually doesn’t include our four-footed friends. That…

Impaired driver arrested after driving across lawn

Submitted August 29, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE – On Aug. 24, at 3:22 p.m., South Bruce OPP received about a motorist who had driven…

Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra opens registration for fourth season

Submitted August 29, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

STRATFORD - The Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is thrilled to announce that registration for its fourth season is now open. As a proud member of the Stratford Symphony Orchestra family, the SSYO offers an enriching environment where young musicians can hone their craft and experience the

Mitchell road construction, sidewalk installation to begin this fall

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - You may have seen the sign along Mitchell Road South already, but council approved the contractor which will complete some major construction along a section of Mitchell Road South (Highway 23), with work to begin in less than two months and last until summer 2025. 

History repeats itself with Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. delivering high quality products from rural setting

Kelsey Bent August 29, 2024Business, Food, Listowel Banner, Rural

MOOREFIELD - Following the legacy of their namesake, Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. – a small batch distillery crafting high quality gin and vodka – prides themselves on the delivery of good products rurally.

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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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