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Neighbours voice concerns over Teeswater Mill owners’ proposition to host wedding ceremonies on site

Kelsey Bent May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The sixth owners of the historic 133-year-old Teeswater Mill are proposing to host wedding ceremonies. 

Brockton mayor concerned over possibility of another ruling against county

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody doesn’t mince words when it comes to a legal issue involving the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre.

Community celebrates the memory of Brian Raper

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brian Raper didn’t just write about Cargill, he was the community’s biggest cheerleader, the self-described “Ambassador of the Magical Village of Cargill, Lover of Life and Laugh, and Collector of Hugs.”

Students honoured with special awards

Submitted May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board celebrated its annual “Applause Breakfast Awards” event Friday, May 6 at the Chesley Community Centre, as part of Catholic Education Week celebrations. 

Rotary Club holds 10th drawing of Walkerton Lottery

Submitted May 18, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton held the tenth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on May 12. Rotarian Dawn Clark (right) made the draw under the watchful eyes of fellow Rotarians Flo Gutscher, Shirely Bonneveld and Albert Bonneveld. Winners in this round are Kevin McTeer ($1,000), Derek Detzler ($500), D

Cartoon: May 19, 2022 – Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times

Submitted May 18, 2022Cartoons

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Greg McLean seeks Brockton council seat

Midwestern Newspapers May 18, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Greg McLean has announced he’s running for the position of councillor in Brockton.

New bridge being built in Riversdale

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council approved the Riversdale Bridge tender from Looby Builders Ltd. of Dublin in the amount of $2,634,178.31 including tax.

Brockton’s building boom continues

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council heard from a delegation representing Valleyside Apartments and approved a report recommending a bylaw coming forward regarding a site plan control agreement with Henry Chen, Nehura Corp.

Touch-A-Truck returns to Walkerton on June 11

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Firefighters Association is holding the Touch-A-Truck and Firefighters Breakfast on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Fire Department parking lot.

Brockton council chooses option one for Optimist Park playground

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Optimist Park playground, located on the west side of the arena, is a delightful place for children with structures to swing on, climb on and slide down.

Huron Perth Ag Science Centre will be ‘something our community will be proud of’

Mike Wilson May 18, 2022Listowel Banner, Rural

Jill Lewis has a vision.

Brockton teen charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers May 18, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton teen is without their licence and vehicle for a few days.

Council urged to keep pressure on province for funding to keep Walkerton ER open

Pauline Kerr May 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A delegation from South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) – Bill Heikkila, board chair; Michael Barrett, CEO; and Holly Al, chief nursing executive – updated council on clinical services reopening plans.

F.E. Madill, LDSS senior boys soccer teams plays to 1-1 draw

Dan McNee May 18, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior boys were under early furious pressure from the LDSS Lightning on May 10, but ultimately earned a 1-1 draw in Huron-Perth high school soccer action last Tuesday afternoon. The Mustangs (1-4-2) also earned their first victory of the 2022 spring season earlier in the day, shutti

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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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