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Kasenberg appointed to Perth County road rationalization project committee

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Representing North Perth will be Mayor Todd Kasenberg in the Perth County road rationalization project, which could see the county assume six North Perth roads. 

North Perth Pride held its Family Pride event June 8

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Pride held its Family Pride event on June 8 at the Kin Station in Listowel.

Wingham BIA is ‘painting the town’

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

In preparation for homecoming the Wingham BIA is “painting the town”!

Emergency response training conducted at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 7

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024News

Huron County OPP, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Crisis Negotiators conducted emergency response training at F.E. Madill Secondary School on June 7, during a P.A. Day school closure.

EA process for Durham St. bridge project wraps up

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

At the June 4 meeting, council had what may well be the final opportunity to submit comments that will be part of the environmental assessment process for the Durham St. bridge project. June 7 was the final date to submit input.

Listowel residents petition against proposed ATV trail

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Wes and Marj Lambert do not want All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in their backyard. 

Thompson named rural affairs minister in cabinet shuffle

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.

Local dairy farmers an example of industry’s finest

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

June is National Dairy Month, and if you’ve ever set foot in Perth County (or anywhere in midwestern Ontario for that matter), you know dairy farms aren’t hard to come by.

Police Report: Two Brockton residents face weapons and drug charges

Submitted June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A traffic stop in Hanover led to a several charges being laid against two Brocckton residents.

The most hopeful thing I’ve ever heard

Melanie Koch Nichol June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

I know some days are rough. Even some weeks. Some seasons. Some years. And following Jesus is by no…

Local resolution endorsed for annual meeting of Local Public Health Agencies

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.

Regional unemployment rate dropped in May

Submitted June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continued to decrease by 0.5 percentage points to 3 per cent. 

Industrial, residential developments north of Listowel okayed by North Perth, County

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A 54-acre development at the north end of Listowel, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, received approval from Perth County on June 6, and on May 27 by North Perth. 

Modernization funding used to install new VPN firewall at Howick Fire Station

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved the use of modernization grant funding at its June 4 meeting to purchase a VPN firewall for the Howick Fire Station in the amount of $1,306.85.

Howick to hire full-time recreation operator

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Council recently approved the full-time recreation operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.

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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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