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Predators U13 C girls win at Division III championships

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

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

Work to begin in May on Durham Street bridge project

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

Council has approved the transfer of funds to pay for immediate repairs to the Durham Street bridge.

Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team aims to enhance health care recruitment by highlighting camp opportunities

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) is exploring opportunities for increased health-care workforce development, particularly locally in rural and remote areas of the region. 

CLC reviews past, ongoing and future engagement initiatives

Cory Bilyea April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) reviewed past, ongoing, and future engagement initiatives that the Municipality of South Bruce has undertaken regarding the Nuclear Waste Management Organizations (NWMO) plan for used nuclear fuel.

Council chooses status quo in ward boundary decision

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Despite allocating $55,000 to retain the services required for a ward boundary review in 2021, North Perth council opted to keep the current electoral system with a vote of 7-3.

Perth County mourns the loss of local paramedic

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

In a statement from Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, it was explained that a local paramedic lost their life in a snowboarding accident. 

County gets information on military training exercise ‘Trillium Venture’

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

Maj.  Paul Pickering of 31 Canadian Brigade Group addressed Bruce County council on April 4 about an upcoming training exercise that will take place in the area.

Memories of Wingham: Lorne Humphrey

Submitted April 11, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

This is the 10th part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. 

Municipal Support Services Inc. to assume some bylaw/animal control in North Huron

Cory Bilyea April 11, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Public Works for North Huron, Gregg Furtney, presented a report to council regarding bylaw enforcement and animal control in the township, seeking authorization to outsource some of the duties.

North Perth Maple Weekend a sweet success

Nicole Beswitherick April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

NORTH PERTH – Royalmar Farms hosted its annual open house and pancake breakfast as part of Maple…

1924: New kitchen devices ‘save much time and labour’

Cindy Sinko April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Let’s rewind a century to the Saturday, April 5, 1924 edition of one local newspaper which was full of advertising for the upcoming Better Homes Week. 

LDSS Blackdoor Theatre’s Butterfly Queen wins big at Huron Perth District NTS Dramafest

Melissa Dunphy April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel District Secondary School’s Blackdoor Theatre came home a big winner from the NTS district drama festival. 

Everyone is invited to choose life by following Jesus

NANCY FREY April 11, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Peter W. Marty writes in The Christian Century [Jan. 29, 2020] “Biblical faith insists that God doesn’t love us because we’re worthy; we have worth and value because God loves us.” 

Monkton Lions Club hosts camp in Nipissing for local kids

Melissa Dunphy April 11, 2024News

The Monkton Lions do more than just serve the community they love. They invest in their youth, and with their firm belief that it takes a community to raise a child, they give their all to make a difference. 

Arran-Elderslie marks 25 years of amalgamation with volunteer recognition

Submitted April 11, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

2024 marks 25 years since the amalgamation of Arran Township, the Town of Chesley, Elderslie Township, the Village of Paisley, and the Village of Tara to form the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

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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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