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North Perth set to celebrate community volunteers

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The municipality has set a date to honour those who make our communities great.

Lake Huron shipwreck topic of Muse Talk

Submitted April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre presents its highly-anticipated Muse Talk, Discovering the Africa Shipwreck.

Mustangs win WOAA year-end tournament

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Upper Maitland Mustangs U11 team won the WOAA year-end U11 hockey tournament April 5-7 in Howick.

Belgrave Playground Committee to hold first major fundraiser

Cory Bilyea April 18, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The Belgrave Playground Committee will hold its first major fundraiser on April 27 with a ‘fundraising kick-off roast beef dinner.’

Belmore Maple Syrup Festival celebrates 54th year

Cory Bilyea April 18, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 54th annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival kicked off on April 11 with its “Seniors Day” event at the Belmore Community Centre.

South Bruce council declines opportunity to partner in childcare centre project

Submitted April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The municipality has been in discussion with the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board and Bruce County Children’s Services, about the possibility of having a licensed childcare centre in Teeswater.

Editor post latest stop on journalistic journey

Patrick Raftis April 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

“So who is this guy?” you may be asking as you reach the opinion section of this week’s issue of your local newspaper?

BWDSB holds first Black student forum

Submitted April 18, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FLESHERTON – “We need you here. We are here because we care. We just want you to win.” These…

Council denies request but offers support to Listowel 150th anniversary committee

Kelsey Bent April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A group of citizens came forward at the April 8 council meeting looking to be appointed by council as a steering committee for the planning of the 2025 Listowel 150th anniversary celebration. 

Huron Perth United founded to fill need for soccer training, competition

Nicole Beswitherick April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Between the Lines has a new soccer club called Huron Perth United (HP United).

Huron OPP charge two drivers involved in fatal crash in Howick

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Police have filed impaired driving and drug charges against both drivers involved in a fatal crash here last November.

South Bruce looks at future housing needs in municipality

Pauline Kerr April 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Dave Rushton, project manager with the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team, presented council with the housing growth strategy RFP results during the April 9 meeting.

Perth County Stewardship Program supports planting of nearly 15,000 trees in inaugural year

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Perth County announced the results of the inaugural year of the Perth County Stewardship Program in a release dated April 11. The release indicates the 2024 program will support the planting of 14,955 trees and one woodlot assessment. 

Joel Pletch honoured by NHPA as Young Retailer of the Year

Submitted April 18, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Joel Pletch knows what his career goals are, and at age 23, is well on his way to achieving them.

Monkton Girl Guides sell into Listowel market

Cory Bilyea April 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Monkton Girl Guides were in Listowel at the Peavy Mart on Saturday, April 13.

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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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