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Wingham Ecological Park to celebrate 30th anniversary with open house on Aug. 20

Kelsey Bent August 10, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Although the Wingham Ecological Park is celebrating 30 years since its establishment, the beginning of this revolutionary project began many years before.

North Huron disbands Police Services Board

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Council passed a bylaw to disband the North Huron Police Services Board on Aug. 8, effective Dec. 31.

Residents request planning committee for Wingham Homecoming 2024

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Planning will begin for the 2024 Wingham Homecoming, but a committee of council will not be provided until after the October election when the newly elected council will decide which committees to support.

Blyth committee requests surplus artifacts from North Huron Museum

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A letter addressed to North Huron council from the Blyth Repository of History requested that any surplus artifacts from the North Huron Museum be transferred to their facility.

Frosty Queen reviving Cruise Night in downtown Wingham

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The sights and sounds of classic cars will once again fill downtown Wingham after many years of silence, with the return of the annual Frosty Queen Cruise Night.

IN PHOTOS: Castings Public House hosts parking lot party in Wingham

Dan McNee August 10, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Castings Public House was a hotbed of activity on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 6, as the local eatery/pub hosted a parking lot party in conjunction with Wingham’s weekend Sidewalk Sales.

North Huron rec department revises ice rink policy

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Vicki Luttenberger, North Huron’s director of community services, brought a revised ice rink policy before North Huron council, as requested, at its Aug. 8 meeting regarding the North Huron Ice In/Ice Out Policy.

North Huron signs lease agreement for new council chambers

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council chambers has a new home and will move out of the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.

Surplus land sale will see $4M in North Huron’s coffers

Cory Bilyea August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The vacant agricultural land and woodlot next to the Wingham/Richard W. LeVan Airport has been sold for $4.2 million.

Bridge Learning Centre opening in September

Submitted August 10, 2022Business, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bridge Learning Centre will open in September. The new business will be located in the former Walker House on McNab Street. Julie Mackenzie, owner of the Bridge Learning Centre, recently met with Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody (right) and Mike Dupuis (left), member of the Economic Development Comm

Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.3 per cent in July

Submitted August 10, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, now tied for the third lowest in Ontario with the Kingston-Pembroke region.

Humboldt Broncos speaker Kaleb Dahlgren to bring inspirational message of resilience

Submitted August 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

From a young age, Kaleb Dahlgren had no choice but to be resilient.

PJHL Pollock Division expanding to eight teams

Paige Peacock August 10, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Junior ‘C’ hockey is being revived in Centre Wellington under a new name and logo.

What’s in a name?

Mike Wilson August 10, 2022Columns

I found myself in a bit of a rabbit hole last Tuesday during the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Bruce County asked to help sponsor 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties in Saugeen Shores

Pauline Kerr August 10, 2022Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Doug Flowers, event chair for the 2023 Ontario Tankard/Scotties curling championship in Saugeen Shores, made a presentation to Bruce County council requesting sponsorship for this year’s event.

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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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