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Battle of the Badges set for this weekend

Submitted October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.

‘Woke’ – the difference between sounding socially aware, and being socially aware

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News

If you think “woke” is just the past tense of “wake,” think again. 

Listowel takes a step forward in affordable housing availability

Rachel Hammermueller October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth Council approved funding for Phase 1 of the Listowel Gardens housing project at their Oct. 7 meeting, a decision Mayor Todd Kasenberg called “monumental” for affordable housing in the area. 

New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.

The journey to Freezer Fitness

Submitted October 17, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Freezer Fitness, nestled behind the  Mildmay Cheese Haus on Mildmay’s main  street, is a place of wellbeing and health  that started with a group of friends looking to find a place to workout.

Respiratory illness season is here: public health offers information on how to protect yourself and your family

Submitted October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID, influenza, RSV, pertussis and many other respiratory illnesses circulating, a letter from local health teams reads.

North Huron submitting CSRI application for Wingham and Blyth community centres

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here recently received a report from the asset management coordinator seeking approval regarding an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure (CSRI) Grant Program.

North Huron makes agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Veterinary Clinic is officially appointed as the pound keeper for North Huron Township after council adopted bylaw 73-2024 at its recent meeting.

Walkerton Optimists plan first Halloween Monster March Parade

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Optimists are holding a new event – the first-ever Halloween Monster March Parade.

South Bruce council approves zoning application for Church Hill Estates phase one

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024News

Council heard two reports on the Church Hill Estates, Teeswater, zoning application at the Oct. 8 meeting.

Bruce County draft 2025 budget calls for 6.81 per cent levy increase

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The draft budget calls for a levy increase of 6.81 per cent – 4.04 for maintaining services and 2.77 per cent for new initiatives or assets.

DGR voting information has been sent to residents

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Voters in South Bruce are being urged to check their mail for the voter letters regarding the Oct. 28, 2024 referendum on the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR).

Wingham Ironmen edged 2-1 by Barons

Midwestern Newspapers October 17, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen were edged 2-1 in a Provincial Junior Hockey League action at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Council okays EA process for water storage expansion

Pauline Kerr October 17, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

At the Oct. 8 meeting, Brockton council gave the go-ahead for the municipality to advance the environmental assessment process through the services of BM Ross and Associates for water storage expansion.

Bruce Power donates $100,000 to Huron Hospice ahead of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

Submitted October 17, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power is celebrating the importance of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (Oct. 12) with a $100,000 donation to Huron Hospice for its Moments Matter Even More capital campaign.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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