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News

‘Toto, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore’

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Columns

We may have escaped the worst of forest fires and flooding, but recent weather events in this part of Canada have some of us thinking about cows – namely airborne cows, from tornadoes.

Cartoon: Aug. 3, 2023 – Wingham Advance Times

Submitted August 2, 2023Cartoons

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Wingham Community Garden to yield a bumper crop

Cory Bilyea August 2, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The community garden in Wingham is looking great according to local volunteer Phil Beard, and he says the patch is on track to produce a bumper crop this year.

Josslin Insurance marks official amalgamation with Keil-Dadson

Dan McNee August 2, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

While the actual amalgamation occurred at the turn of the calendar into 2023, the relationship between Josslin Insurance and Keil-Dadson Insurance goes back much further.

South Bruce awards RFP for rebranding

Mike Wilson August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has accepted a proposal from consulting firm Cinnamon Toast to develop a new brand for the Municipality of South Bruce.

Staff hope increased flows will wash Formosa sewer smells away

Mike Wilson August 2, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has opted to try and wash away the lingering sewage smell in the air in parts of Formosa.

North Huron Day Camp holds car wash fundraiser

Cory Bilyea August 2, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Staff and children at the North Huron Day Camp held a car wash event on Friday, July 28 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex, collecting donations for the North Huron Community Food Share program while simultaneously having fun playing with soap and water on a hot, sunny day.

Wingham emergency department to be closed Civic Holiday weekend

Midwestern Newspapers August 1, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed for the Civic Holiday weekend.

Lions Club of Wingham hosts BBQ fundraiser

Mike Wilson July 27, 2023Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Lions Club of Wingham held a fundraising barbecue at Foodland on Friday. Proceeds from the event will be directed to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This organization trains dogs to become guide dogs, and provide them to applicants free of charge. It is estimated that it costs $35,000

Social media accounts to be created for Howick

Melissa Dunphy July 27, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its July 18 meeting, Howick council approved the creation of corporate social media accounts for the township. Council approved the Facebook page and Instagram account for the township. Further, with this creation comes the need to develop a corporate social media policy to outline the rules asso

Planning for 170th Bluevale Homecoming underway

Mike Wilson July 27, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Planning for Bluevale’s 170th homecoming is underway.

Impact of Wescast layoffs to be felt for long time to come

Mike Wilson July 27, 2023Columns

It sucks. There is no way to sugar coat it, no way to make it sound better than it is, other than to say it sucks. The layoffs at Wescast, announced last week, suck.

Snell appointed to Family Health Team board of directors

Mike Wilson July 27, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Jodi Snell will represent Morris-Turnberry on the North Perth-North Huron Family Health Team (FHT) board of directors.

Township to receive RED funding for bench project

Cory Bilyea July 27, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron approved an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to receive Rural Economic Development (RED) Program funding for the Cruickshank Park and Main Street benches project.

Wingham Ironmen kick off 50th anniversary celebration with golf tournament

Cory Bilyea July 27, 2023Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen 50th Anniversary Committee held its first of several special events to kick-off the Provincial Junior Hockey League club’s celebratory year, hosting a golf tournament to begin the celebration of their 50th season as an organization.

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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.

Howick not proceeding with BYO policy

Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.

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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