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Ignace votes to be a willing host for proposed DGR

Pauline Kerr July 11, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of Ignace has voted in favour of being a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository (DGR).

Second Commercial Façade Improvement grant awarded by North Huron Council

Cory Bilyea July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At the June 2 regular council meeting, North Huron’s Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj requested council approval for a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant to be awarded to the owner of Jewelz’ Designz and A Touch of Dutch stores located at 206 Josephine Street in Wingham.

Heat is just as deadly as cold

Pauline Kerr July 11, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Canada’s housing crisis has been brewing for a long time, although it burst into the headlines during the COVID pandemic.

Yenssen featured on library Art Wall

Submitted July 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local artist Colleen Yenssen has returned to the Walkerton Library. 

Council defers decision on community flagpole, seeking input from diversity committee

Kelsey Bent July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council had requested that staff collect information regarding the potential installation of a Community Flagpole for the Municipality of North Perth.

Character Square parkette opened

Submitted July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

The Municipality of North Perth held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new parkette located in the downtown core of Listowel on July 3. 

South Bruce council supports resolution asking province to reabsorb OPP costs

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council approved a motion to support a  resolution from the Municipality of Tweed calling on the Ontario government to reabsorb the costs of the Ontario provincial police force

Pickin’ by the Pond 2024 – country music at its finest

Pauline Kerr July 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pickin’ by the Pond in Cargill, July 5-7, gave the crowd exactly what they came for – a laid-back country music event like no other.

Walkerton old dairy-turned home gets a facelift

Pauline Kerr July 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Restoring a beautiful old house that used to be a dairy, has been a labour of love for Teresa Bushey, who assisted her husband Mike in the renovation project.

Blyth Festival to name Memorial Hall stage for Margaret Stephens

Kelsey Bent July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Dedication ceremony to take place August 3 in Blyth n a July 9 press release that it will name its…

Essentially Lavender – a hidden gem in Municipality of South Bruce

Tyler Robinson July 11, 2024Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Nestled off Concession 10, Cathy and Bill Kirks ‘hidden gem’ of South Bruce, a lush farm known as Essentially Lavender, decorates the landscape with hues of purple and provides a unique agri-tourism experience for groups and individuals alike.

2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair: ‘Farming Fast Forward’

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The annual fair looks to the future of farming and celebrates the past at this year’s event

County seeks input on arts and culture from local residents

Submitted July 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County continues to expand and enhance cultural opportunities and resources through its Cultural Action Plan and is eager to hear from the public about the current state of arts and culture in the region.

Joe Kerr Limited commits $100,000 to Wingham Hospital CT Scanner

Submitted July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Joe Kerr Limited has pledged $100,000 to the Caring Together campaign to help bring a new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital (WDH).  

Selection of deputy mayor not expected to change council chemistry: Peabody

Pauline Kerr July 11, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The selection of a new deputy mayor was expected to be the highlight of the July 9 Brockton Council meeting.

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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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