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Wingham dancers win golden ticket at national competition

Cory Bilyea May 18, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

A competitive team of dancers from Wingham’s The Dance Factory punched the golden ticket at the Starpower National Dance Competition in Niagara Falls, NY, and studio owner Lauren Sutherland couldn’t be prouder.

Wingham community garden gearing up for growing season

Cory Bilyea May 18, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard will be pulling weeds over the next few weeks in preparation for the 2023 growing season.

Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society

Submitted May 18, 2023Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

“The Walkerton Horticultural Society has another year planned with interesting quest speakers and events. William Dickie from Lucknow will be speaking at the March 2001 meeting about making twig furniture which is becoming very popular.

Collision on Bruce Road 3 claims a life

Submitted May 18, 2023News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A two-vehicle collision on May 13 at 7:41 p.m., claimed one life and sent several people to hospital, at least one with serious injuries.

McHappy Day brings smiles to Listowel McDonald’s

Melissa Dunphy May 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The McDonald’s in Listowel did a whole lot of good on May 10, as the franchise hosted its annual McHappy Day. The fundraising day continues to provide Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario with the funds needed to support their facilities in London and Windsor, which serve thousands o

Two charged in Brockton drug bust

Submitted May 18, 2023News

Two Brockton men were held in custody pending a bail hearing after being charged with several drugs and weapons charges.

Town of Hanover launches citizen questionnaire for strategic plan development

Submitted May 18, 2023News

The Town of Hanover is developing a new strategic plan and invites residents and business owners to participate in a citizen questionnaire to help the town establish municipal priorities for 2023 to 2027.

Rothwell gives notice of OBOA motion

Melissa Dunphy May 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A notice of motion was brought forth at the North Perth council meeting on May 15. The draft text of a motion, proposed by Coun. Allan Rothwell, was on the agenda for the meeting but will not be considered and discussed fully until council’s next meeting on June 5.

Dairy Club learns the science behind Pine River Cheese

Submitted May 18, 2023News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The second meeting of the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club was held on May 13 at Pine River Cheese, located 10 minutes south of Kincardine on Highway 21.

Durham St. bridge: County holds public meeting to ‘bridge the gap’ for local businesses

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton bridge replacement information session for businesses on May 11 was far different from the public meeting held in October 2022.

Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School track and field day in photos

Cory Bilyea May 18, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School held its annual track and field day on May 12 in Wingham. 

Wingham Lions support United Way

Submitted May 11, 2023News

The Lions Club of Wingham recently presented the United Way Perth-Huron with an $800 donation

South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club hosts first meeting of 2023

Submitted May 11, 2023News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Spring is here and the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club is under way.

Perth County OPP respond to bomb threat in Listowel

Submitted May 11, 2023News

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Township resident after responding to a bomb threat in the Municipality of North Perth.

Joanne Waddell and the Newton post office

Submitted May 11, 2023News

Did you know that there is a place in Perth County named in honour of the famed English physicist and mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton?

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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.

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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