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News

Listowel Squash Courts decides to close its doors after struggling to meet commercial code

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

After renovating his business location in the summer of 2023, Alan McArthur, owner of Listowel Squash Courts, learned he should have applied for building permits ahead of the work to a loft space in the unit he rented. Since then, he says he has been working to rectify these issues. 

Walkerton Herald-Times July 25, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

- CN will abandon railway line;

Local Cadet ascends to new heights

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Local air cadet, Travis Bolton of 769 Listowel Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Listowel, is ascending to new heights this summer during the Advanced Aviation Course at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre.

Living life in the fast lane

Bob Murray July 25, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

A few weeks ago, I started to urinate blood – not steady, just intermittently. 

Listowel Panthers players bring home two silver medals at Emerald Lake Beach Volleyball Tournament

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Listowel Panthers players Libby Holtam and Kennedy Mcintosh, brought home two silver…

Peabody gives rave reviews for Streetfest – ‘They executed it flawlessly’

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody gave rave reviews to last week’s Summer Streetfest in Walkerton.

Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament a ‘summer staple’

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – In its second year, the annual Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament is…

North Huron appoints McAllister director of public works

Cory Bilyea July 25, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron appointed a new director of public works on July 15, replacing interim director Chip Wilson, who returned after the abrupt departure of Gregg Furtney, who left to take the chief administration officer (CAO) position in the Town of Minto.

Police called for fake passport used at bank

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County OPP were called to a financial institution in Wingham for a report of possible fraudulent documents and suspicious person on July 16, a police report reads. 

Milverton business Acre75 wins Best Overall Box in Canada

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Acre75 Gathered, a Canadian subscription box headquartered in Milverton, has been recognized as the Best Overall Box in Canada in the Canadian Subscription Box Awards, hosted by A Year of Boxes.

Social Services Department shares data on local homelessness, housing

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

According to a presentation to council last week, as of June 30, 2024, there were 524 applicants on a centralized waiting list for housing through the City of Stratford Social Services Department. 

Huron East Fire Department focusing on recruitment

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Huron East Fire Fire Chief Marty Bedard updated council here on call frequencies, recruitment, and future programs in a report at the July 16 meeting.

Howick searching for new manager of public works

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The township here will soon be looking for a new manager of Public Works.

Dam repair expected to be expensive

Pauline Kerr July 23, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dams – two of them - were a main topic of discussion at the July 18 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors.

Lab appointments cancelled at South Bruce Grey Health Centre Locations July 19.

Submitted July 19, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Please be advised that effective immediately outpatient lab appointments will be cancelled for…

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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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