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Brockton Deputy Mayor James Lang abruptly resigns

Pauline Kerr March 14, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In the closing minutes of the regular council meeting on March 5, Deputy Mayor James Lang announced his resignation, effective immediately.

CLC hears summary of Safety and the Natural Environment Studies and Peer Reviews

Cory Bilyea March 14, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE – Senior Environmental Planner from the GHD Peer Review Team, Ian Dobrindt, presented…

Fraser Institute ranks Ontario elementary schools

Submitted March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario elementary schools, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.

$750K in provincial funding to support PC Connect operations

Submitted March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Roughly $749,000 from the province will support the ongoing operations of PC Connect.

Alice Munro Friends of the Library hosts ‘Book Tasting’ program

Cory Bilyea March 14, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alice Munro Friends of the Library hosted a special ‘Book Tasting’ program event at the Wingham branch of the Huron County Library on March 7.

Drives, Applekings knotted up 2-2 in McLean Trophy series

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Things are heating up in the OEHL ‘A’ championship series, as the Georgian Bay Applekings and Milverton Four Wheel Drives are all square in the best-of-seven tilt for the McLean Trophy following weekend action.

St. Patrick’s Day a century ago

Cindy Sinko March 14, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

St. Patrick’s Day is marked on March 17 each year and is an opportunity for celebrating all things Irish. As seen in the accompanying postcard from Stratford-Perth Archives, the symbol of the day is the shamrock. This plant’s name comes from the Irish word ‘seamrog,’ which translates to mean ‘little

Avon Maitland hosts local Skills Ontario competition

Submitted March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

In a celebration of craftsmanship and technical skills, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Skills Ontario competition on March 6, which welcomed seven students from four secondary schools.

The gas-powered car era is coming to a close

Frank Stronach March 14, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault stirred up a hornet’s nest recently when he said Ottawa will stop investing in new large-scale road infrastructure projects.

Cyclones blank Bombers twice to jump out to 2-0 series lead

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones wasted no time in getting off to a productive start in their 2024 GOJHL post-season run, jumping out to a 2-0 series lead over the Caledon Bombers in the Midwestern Conference quarter-finals.

Sold-out Nashville Opry fills Columbus Centre

Kelsey Bent March 14, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Columbus Centre was filled to the brim with country hits and audience members to witness the sold-out Nashville Opry concert on March 10

Kinectrics supports WDH Foundation’s ‘Caring Together’ campaign

Submitted March 14, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Kinectrics Inc. has pledged to donate $75,000 over the next three years to support the ‘Caring Together’ campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital. The Caring Together campaign targets to raise $2.5 million to advance digital imaging

Beware the Ides of March

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On the early morning of March 15 in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was on top of the world. Quite literally.…

Drives, Applekings knotted up 2-2 in McLean Trophy series

Dan McNee March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Things are heating up in the OEHL ‘A’ championship series, as the Georgian Bay Applekings and Milverton Four Wheel Drives are all square in the best-of-seven tilt for the McLean Trophy following weekend action.

North Perth rolling out branding to boost workforce attraction

Kelsey Bent March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A myriad of various branding materials, dedicated to workforce attraction, will be available to local employers by the end of the month on the municipality’s website.

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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.

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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