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News

When life hands you lemons…make lemonade

Cory Bilyea July 4, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

As many of you know, my husband and I have been making plans to move to BC for several years, and up until Monday night, we thought those plans were finally coming to fruition.

Wingham resident turns 105

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Jo English of Wingham turned 105 on June 22.

Howick Township now enforcing swimming pool enclosure bylaw

Nicole Beswitherick July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Township council accepted a report and approved bylaw no. 38-2024, a swimming pool enclosure bylaw, at its June 25 meeting.

Playground fundraising goal reached for North Perth Westfield

Patrick Raftis July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A fundraising committee has reached its latest target goal so there is more playground equipment on the way to North Perth Westfield Elementary School.

Learn to accept God’s soul-tending invitation to rest

Nancy Frey July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Opinion

Do you have a day of rest every week? The commandment about Sabbath rest is the longest of the ten…

Walkerton’s celebration of the nation

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton’s Centennial Park was a great place to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, with birthday cake, hotdogs, games, entertainment and loads of fun in the sun.

Pedal for Saugeen Hospice: cyclists invited to ‘pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count’

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pedal for Saugeen Hospice is a new event for cycling enthusiasts to “pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count.”

County launches Safety and Well-Being site

Submitted July 4, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Huron County launched its Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron website on June 24. 

Pathway to the Past: Our Carnegie Library

Jessica Carter July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After being encouraged and advised by then MP John Richardson to apply for funding for the library…

County unveils new sign in council chamber

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County council chamber has a new sign, indicative of a new vision for the county, as “a welcoming, innovative, and thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”

Wingham and Area Historical Society oral history project grand opening held June 24

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alice Munro Library hosted the grand opening of the Wingham and District Historical Society’s (WDHS Our Stories, Our Voices display at a well-attended event on June 24.

Huron County and AMDSB Unveil New Student-Created Cookbook

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron, in collaboration with the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Multilingual Language Learning team, is thrilled to announce the completion of an innovative project that brought together students from four AMDSB high schools.

OPP announces results of Canada Road Safety Week campaign

Submitted July 4, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Canada Road Safety Week ran from June 21 to July 1, with OPP officers focusing on the “big four” causal factors in serious collision on OPP patrolled roadways – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and failing to wear a seatbelt.

Howick Council to enter agreement with R&R Pet Paradise

Nicole Beswitherick July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council provided direction to staff to draft an agreement with R&R Pet Paradise of Harriston, including certain stipulations.

Walkerton Senior cards results

Jo-Ann Carter July 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, June 26 were: high, Jim Bolton 78, Phyllis Nesbitt 74, Bonnie Thomson 69, and Marilyn Spitzig 38 for low. Draw winners were Mary Ridler, Mary Dales and Nesbitt.

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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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