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News

Cyclones jump out ahead 2-0 in Cherrey Cup Final

Dan McNee April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

It was standing room only for the first two games of the 2024 Cherrey Cup Final, with the Listowel Cyclones jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the rival Stratford Warriors last weekend.

Tender approved for Highway 86 resurfacing east of Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although a specific date was not given, Perth County’s Asset Management and Engineering Specialist, Bill Wilson told council the project should begin early this year for two weeks, or less. 

Alice Munro Library hosts special Earth Month scavenger hunt

Cory Bilyea April 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alice Munro Library is holding a special scavenger hunt in April to highlight Earth Month 2024, with many downtown businesses participating.

Listowel tipi to serve as place of ceremony, healing

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

A tipi is in the process of being erected just outside of the Listowel community and will become a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, for ceremony, healing and learning. 

Wallace U9 Sabres squad wins DQ Challenge Cup

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Over the Easter weekend starting on Good Friday, the Wallace Sabres U9LL team travelled to South Huron to compete in the DQ Challenge Cup. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from across midwestern Ontario.   

Carters care

Submitted April 11, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jo-Ann and Peter Carter are wrapping up their Alzheimer fundraiser, with only a few draw tickets left.

Elma couple inducted onto Ag Wall of Fame

GARY WEST April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Stratford-Perth Museum is honouring and inducting an Atwood Dairy farming couple onto the 2024 Agriculture Wall of Fame.

Council votes to allow Binning Street parking during Cyclones playoffs

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Council amended the agenda at the April 8 meeting to include an item from Lyndon Kowch, director of operations, regarding allowing parking on Binning Street during the Junior Cyclones playoff season. 

Regional February unemployment rate decreases to 4.1%

Midwestern Newspapers April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.

Wingham U11 Yellow turn gold at the South Huron DQ Cup

Submitted April 4, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham U11 Yellow team had another successful weekend, winning gold at the South Huron DQ Cup.

Canadiens win 2023-24 Orig6 Sunday Ice League

Submitted April 4, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

On Saturday, March 23 at the NHWCC, the Orig6 Sunday Ice League – based in Wingham and Belmore – completed its 2023-24 season with a year-end tournament.

BCFA and GCFA hold 16th annual Politicians Meeting – largest crowd since pandemic

Pauline Kerr April 4, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The 16th annual Politicians Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture on March 23, drew over 65 municipal, provincial and federal leaders, as well as representatives from various agricultural organizations.

Masters Physio and Wellness offers variety of services in Teeswater

Submitted April 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros

I am feeling good

Bob Murray April 4, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies. 

In Photos: Easter Bunny sighted in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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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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