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Hanover man killed in snowmobile crash in Brockton

Midwestern Newspapers February 8, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A snowmobile crash late Saturday night has resulted in a fatality. 

Brockton council discusses draft rec master plan

Pauline Kerr February 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council got a look at the recreation master services and facilities plan that’s intended to guide decision making for the next decade.

Downward trend in real estate market continues in January

Mike Wilson February 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

2023 started in much the same way as 2022 ended for real estate sales in Brockton – on a decline.

Brockton council approves 2023 budget

Pauline Kerr February 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton residents will see the municipal portion of their property tax bill go up by 7.43 per cent, which amounts to an increase of $188 per year or $15.73 per month for the average property.

Bruce County approves 2023 budget

Pauline Kerr February 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council approved its 2023 capital and operating budget during the Feb. 2 meeting.

Ironmen double up first-place Patriots

Dan McNee February 8, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen were facing a tough slate over the PJHL club’s first five games to open February, but so far so good following a pair of victories over the North Pollock Division’s top team last week.

Huron County looking for changes to Cannabis Act

Cory Bilyea February 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

County councillors are advocating for a review of and improvements to the Cannabis Act and current legislative framework for cannabis in Canada after receiving correspondence from an Elgin County resident seeking help with a large-scale marijuana operation next door to her home.

South Bruce CLC hears updated plans for transportation of used nuclear fuel

Cory Bilyea February 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) reviewed its transportation plan for nuclear waste with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) during the education portion of their monthly meeting on Feb. 2.

Stories from the lodge

Cory Bilyea February 8, 2023Columns

This is a story told by the Onkwehón:we and it tells how the Great Law and the Great Tree of Peace came to be.

Another normal Monday

Bob Murray February 8, 2023Columns

It was a quiet weekend, as most weekends are. We stayed home and just relaxed.

Self-inflicted problems

Mike Wilson February 8, 2023Columns

What was supposed to be a two-minute trip to the North Perth municipal office the other day turned into a 20-minute one.

B.C. decriminalizes possession of small amounts of hard drugs

Editorial February 8, 2023Editorials

In British Columbia, it is no longer an offence for a person over age 18 to possess a very small amount (2.5 grams) of illegal drugs including heroin, fentanyl, crack and powder cocaine, meth and ecstasy.

Cartoon: Feb. 9, 2023 – Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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Bross resigns from South Bruce council

Mike Wilson February 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Audrey Bross has vacated her seat as South Bruce councillor in the Mildmay-Carrick Ward.

Three charged following raid in Wroxeter

Midwestern Newspapers February 8, 2023Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP Major Crime Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) last week resulted in the seizure of various property, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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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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