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Blyth Art Gallery’s season finale opens August 17

Submitted August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season finale ‘Anything but Hysterical’  opens August 17.

Belgrave Playground Committee receives large donation for new accessible playground

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Belgrave Playground Committee receive $25,000 donation.

Naadowewi-Gichigami Lake Huron Water Walk 2024

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

These Indigenous grandmothers follow the pathways around the large lake to pray for the water in their traditional home waters (the Great Lakes).

‘Share the Road’ signage aimed at enhancing safety for local residents, agricultural users and visitors

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

If Chris Cossitt, president of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture, could say one thing to people using local roads, it would be, “Patience!”

Helping the people who need help the most

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, made a presentation to the Grey-Bruce board of health at the July 26 meeting on the Supportive Outreach Services program – SOS.

Brockton, Bruce County to speak at AMO

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Representatives from Brockton and the rest of Bruce County will have a busy few days when the Association of Municipalities of Ontario meets in Ottawa Aug. 18-21 for the annual conference.

County council receives Official Plan review update

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s Official Plan is very much a “work in progress,” and has been since work on it began in 2018. Now, however, the stress is on the word “progress.”

Carrying the Royal Mail in the Bruce

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

The mail must go through, they say—through snow and rain and gloom of night. Even if it means walking 45 miles, and back. 

Breakfast with Regulators offered in Teeswater

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Staff from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) are hosting a complimentary hot breakfast at the Teeswater Town Hall on Aug. 16.

Turnbacks; Wingham Advance-Times August 15, 2024

Submitted August 15, 2024Columns, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Turnbacks for August 15, 2024

How to prepare for tornadoes: warning signs and how to respond

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Did you know that Canada experiences on average around 50 tornadoes per year? Canadians see more tornadoes than any other country in the world, except for the United States.

Tipi of Huron-Perth open house set for Aug. 24 at Gowanstown

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Tipi of Huron-Perth is hosting an open ‘tipi’ event on Aug. 24, and the community is invited to to see the new addition to the area.

Charges laid in child luring investigation

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit charged a Cambridge resident with six criminal offences following a March, 2024 child luring investigation, a police report reads. 

Kregar appointed North Huron Fire Chief DeVries to be Deputy Fire Chief

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Chad Kegar will become the permanent Director of Fire & Emergency Management (Fire Chief) of North Huron beginning Oct. 1.

Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.

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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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