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Revised Ice In/Ice Out Policy at Wescast Community Complex to include conditions

Cory Bilyea April 5, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Recreation Vicki Luttenburger presented a revised Ice In/Ice Out Policy to North Huron council on April 3, which includes updated conditions favourable for minor sports organizations.

North Huron lends support to Bill 5

Cory Bilyea April 5, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Anita Van Hittersum pulled an item from the correspondence to North Huron council, requesting that they send a letter of support to the Ontario government for Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.

Time for North Huron to end the ward system

Mike Wilson April 5, 2023Columns

Now that I’ve had a week to digest the conversation at North Huron council’s March 27 budget meeting, I feel I can calmly make the following statement:

Wingham schools represented at Elementary School Curling Championships

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Thirty-two elementary school curling teams descended upon the Wingham Golf and Curling Club last week for the Ontario Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. Wingham was well represented at the event, with Maitland River Elementary School and Sacred Heart School participating.

Teeswater Medical Centre renovation to move forward, tender for project awarded

Mike Wilson April 5, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has once again given the Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign committee its vote of confidence following a presentation on March 28.

Three North Huron employees appear on ‘Sunshine List’

Cory Bilyea April 5, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Three employees of the Township of North Huron have been named on the annual “Sunshine List.”

North Huron council formally approves budget in recorded vote

Cory Bilyea April 5, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron held its statutory public meeting related to the 2023 budget on April 3, despite the absence of the Director of Finance, Chris Townes, who was ill, according to Reeve Paul Heffer.

Flying into the sunset

Submitted April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Tundra swans pictured flying into the sunset in Atwood on March 30.

Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones finish up 2022-23 season

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

With the 2022-23 minor hockey season wrapping up, the Listowel U9 Tier 1 Cyclones helped close out their campaign with a home date against the Mid-Huron Huskies at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on March 29. The Cyclones were doubled up 6-3 by the visitors. Pictured:

Ironmen fall to Pats in Game 7

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen took the division’s top club to the limit, but in the end fell just short in their bid for a berth in the Pollock finals.

Westfield captures provincial elementary school curling title

Submitted April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

In 2020, the pandemic delayed Wingham from hosting the Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. It returned these three years later and a local team came out on top. 

Listowel U15 Rep squad eyes provincial title

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

As many in the sporting world are fond of saying, first you have to learn how to lose before you understand what it takes to win.

United Way breaks fundraising record, celebrates spirit of community

Submitted April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) had a reason to celebrate recently – after a successful campaign raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel. 

North Perth council hears delegation regarding flag policy

Melissa Dunphy April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On April 3, North Perth council heard a delegation from a Listowel resident concerned about the municipality’s flag policy.

Vehicle crashes into Tim Hortons in Listowel

Dan McNee April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the side of the Wallace Avenue North Tim Hortons location in Listowel early Wednesday afternoon, March 29. Perth County EMS, Ontario Provincial Police and the North Perth Fire Department responded to the incident. The Banner reached out to the Pe

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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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