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Ty Cross played 8-ball for 30 hours to raise funds for ALS

Nicole Beswitherick May 9, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the Challenge Accepted Foundation, Ty Cross began playing 8-ball on May 4 at 10 a.m. and continued playing until 4 p.m. the following day at Wroxeter Community Hall to raise funds for ALS.

May 9, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers May 9, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

2014 – A bylaw to bring ATVs to the trails in North Perth was defeated for the third time after a vote from North Perth Council.

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s Community Show features artistic expression from all ages

Rachel Hammermueller May 9, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

BLYTH – The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting its annual community show May 11 through May 31, highlighting a diverse range of pieces from local artists of all ages.

Legionnaires season opens with Junior/Senior tilt

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Senior and Junior Legionnaires will tune up for regular season baseball by playing an exhibition game at the John Bell Diamond on May 3. Game time is 7:30pm.

Public access phones outside OPP buildings updated to new E-phones

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.

GM BluePlan merges to become GEI Consultants; maintains environmental focus

Melissa Dunphy May 2, 2024Editorials, Listowel Banner

Being on top of the latest technology and environmental practices, is what GM BluePlan Engineering is used to doing.

Christine Brandt to be Brockton community development co-ordinator

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Brockton has announced the hiring of Christine Brandt as the incoming community development co-ordinator for the municipality.

Police warn about increase in investment and cryptocurrency scams in local area

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP is warning that fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent in its five municipalities.

Bruce County Public Library report highlights growth, community engagement

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) has released its 2023 annual report, showcasing what county officials say is “a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement.”

Annual Art Hunt looking for artists

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The third annual Art Hunt is now accepting artist registrations, ahead of the June 15 event. 

Grey Bruce Public Health raises awareness of plastic pollution in Earth Day efforts

Submitted May 2, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In recognition of Earth Day, which was celebrated on April 22, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is helping to raise awareness of environmental issues as well as the importance of actions to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation.

LDSS kick off 2024 soccer season

Kelsey Bent May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

County emergency management collaborating with Canadian Forces on Trillium Venture exercises

Submitted May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Emergency Management, along with community emergency management co-ordinators from many Bruce County municipalities, have collaborated with the Canadian Armed Forces Canadian 31 Brigade Group on their upcoming Exercise Trillium Venture, occurring in Bruce and Huron counties the weekend

Cyclones advance to Sutherland Cup finals

Midwestern Newspapers May 2, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones finished atop the Sutherland Cup round robin series with a record of three wins and one loss.

Hike for Hospice held in Hanover

Pauline Kerr May 2, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With support by Saugeen Hospice Inc. volunteers from Walkerton, Mildmay, Durham and the entire area, and the wholehearted participation by Hanover council, the Hanover Hike for Saugeen Hospice event drew quite a crowd.

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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.

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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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