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Bruce County launches second phase of housing toolkit

Submitted November 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has announced the launch of the second phase of the Affordable Housing Development Toolkit.

Peabody concerned about impact of impending education strike on municipal daycare centre

Pauline Kerr November 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody commented that a lot of parents have expressed concern over what happens at the Brockton Daycare Centre if education workers go on strike.

Grey-Bruce MOH urging people to stay home if sick, get vaccinated

Pauline Kerr November 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health, said last week that COVID-19 is increasing – cases have doubled recently – but it’s not out of proportion with what was projected and prepared for.

Michie requests recount in Morris-Turnberry

Mike Wilson November 1, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Wingham Advance Times

A Morris-Turnberry councillor candidate has requested a recount.

Win two tickets to see Jason McCoy in Wingham on Nov. 24

Midwestern Newspapers November 1, 2022Contests

Jason McCoy will take to the stage at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Nov. 24, and we have two tickets to give away to one lucky reader!

Drives open Senior AA season with three consecutive losses

Dan McNee October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The 2022-23 WOAA Senior AA hockey season is underway, with the Milverton Four Wheel Drives yet to get into the win column.

LDSS senior boys’ volleyball team drops pair of games

Dan McNee October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS senior boys’ record dropped to 2-4 in Huron-Perth volleyball action on Oct. 20, after suffering a pair of home losses to Stratford DSS and Central Huron. The Lightning came up short in straight sets to Central Huron (25-21, 25-20), before falling in three to Stratford (22-25, 25-11, 25-8).

LDSS junior boys volleyball team in action

Dan McNee October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS junior boys’ volleyball team was in action on Oct. 20 in Listowel, dropping a pair of straight-set decisions to Stratford DSS (25-17, 25-13) and Central Huron (25-23, 25-21).

Kitchener law firm opens Listowel office

Melissa Dunphy October 26, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Lawyer and property owner of Madorin, Synder LLP Barristers and Solicitors, Bob Scriven, grins as he serves brisket to attendees of his Oct. 7 open house. The law firm, originally from Kitchener, has opened a new location in Listowel. The aim of the event was to invite the community out to see the n

Sound Six Investments subdivision application presented to county

Melissa Dunphy October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The applications for two proposed subdivisions in the northeast end of Listowel were presented at the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting. 

County approves Official Plan Amendment for mixed-use property in Listowel

Melissa Dunphy October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting, the warden and councillors received a report titled ‘Official Plan Amendment 206,’ for a planned mixed-use development in Listowel.

Listowel Trinity United Church hosts fall rummage sale

Dan McNee October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr

WI assembles for 83rd annual meeting

Submitted October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Members of Guelph Area Women’s Institutes met at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Oct. 19 for their 83rd annual meeting with the theme “Celebrate With Us – 125 Years of WI.”

Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrates 30th anniversary

Melissa Dunphy October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at

Local charged with multiple offences relating to underage sex assault

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual assault on a youth that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth. 

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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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