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Formosa Lions hold monthly lottery draw

Joan Borho November 16, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

For 45 years, the Formosa Lions have held a monthly lottery draw. Nov. 9 saw the November draw and the year-end draw being made by Lion Hank Soers and Lion Sandra Douglas.

New Truth and Reconciliation Brockton group meets

Submitted November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A group of five community members met on Oct. 20 at Walker’s Landing to debrief about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event held in Walkerton on Sept. 30.

Get a head start on the holidays with Hometown Christmas Market

Submitted November 16, 2022Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Welcome to the third annual Walkerton Hometown Christmas Market!

Walk-It event exceeds $37,000 in funds raised

Submitted November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Donations for the South Grey Bruce and Area’s Walk-It, held in September, closed the end of October. Organizers announced last week that $37,147 was raised for Parkinson’s Southwestern Ontario, surpassing their goal for this year. The group would like to thank all of the businesses that sponsored th

Three retiring Brockton council members commended for their service to community

Pauline Kerr November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Tuesday night’s council meeting marked the beginning of a new term, the inaugural meeting for a council that has a new deputy mayor – James Lang, who’d previously been a councillor – and three new councillors – Mitch Clark, Carl Kuhnke and Greg McLean.

Peabody sets priorities for new Brockton council term

Pauline Kerr November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to Tuesday night’s inaugural council meeting that he’s looking forward to laying out priorities and setting the tone for the coming term.

Old armoury building rezoned for use as law office

Pauline Kerr November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council approved a bylaw amendment to change the zoning on the old armoury building to permit its use for a law office with accessory apartment.

Chesley hospital ER to resume weekday service Dec. 5

Submitted November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Beginning Monday, Dec. 5, the Chesley hospital emergency department will resume service five days per week, Monday to Friday, during the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U18 Wingham Regional Silver Stick gets underway

Cory Bilyea November 16, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The 2022 U18 Wingham Regional Silver Stick Tournament got underway on Sunday at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Ironmen clip Caps, Flyers for weekend wins

Dan McNee November 16, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Junior Ironmen further solidified their hold on fourth place in the PJHL North Pollock standings with a pair of weekend wins over two divisional bottom feeders.

Wingham U11 LL Blue see success in first two tournaments of season

Submitted November 16, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham U11 LL Blue team has had a busy few weeks, competing in two tournaments. 

Senior girls fall short in Huron-Perth basketball title bid

Dan McNee November 16, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Despite coming up short in the Huron-Perth senior girls’ basketball final on Nov. 9, the silver lining is that the F.E. Madill Mustangs will still have a crack at the WOSSAA regional championship.

Refrigeration issue leads to three-day closure of Teeswater arena

Mike Wilson November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The recreation department is reporting that a potentially costly situation at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre’s (TCCC) refrigeration plant last month will not be that costly after all.

Goetz recognizes outgoing council members

Mike Wilson November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

At the final South Bruce council meeting of the 2018-22 term on Nov. 8, mayor-elect Mark Goetz took a few moments to recognize and thank outgoing members of council for their contributions to the municipality.

South Bruce pondering increases to building permit fees

Mike Wilson November 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council is considering increasing the price of building permit fees in the Municipality of South Bruce.

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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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