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News

Recent U.S. anti-abortion talks shine light on Canadian rights

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

CANADA – In the wake of the leaked Roe v. Wade report from south of the border, Canadian abortion rights and politicians’ opinions are being investigated.

CLC sets the stage for upcoming study results

Cory Bilyea May 11, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is finalizing dozens of community studies regarding the Deep Geological Repository (DGR), which will be presented to the public in the next few months.

NWMO funding puts Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign over $1.5M

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER — A $519,000 contribution to support the construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre was presented to the committee on May 4. This funding was allocated to the medical centre through the Near-Term Investment Program, which the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has provided to t

First annual Waste Free Wednesday was a success in Wingham

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Pete Mulvey, coordinator of the first Waste Free Wednesday event hosted on May 4, has decided to host additional events due to success.

Madill Mustangs bring home three wins

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

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Local actor lands role in new Letterkenny spinoff

Dan McNee May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

NORTH PERTH – It’s hard to overlook the early parallels between Jared Keeso and Keegan Long.

Alice Munro Festival planning virtual, live events in 2022

Submitted May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Since the beginning of time, we’ve been communicating by telling stories. And even before humans learned to read and write, stories were passed through generations to embed family values and to celebrate cultures.   

Concert sells out Wingham Town Hall Theatre, believed to be a first for the venue

Cory Bilyea May 11, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Music, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The rescheduled show in Wingham featuring The Washboard Union drew what is believed to be the largest crowd ever to the quaint theatre inside the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, the seats filled to capacity with fans young and old.

Mom Loves Local vendor event a success in Howick

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

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Foundation presents annual donation to Wingham and District Hospital

Submitted May 11, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) announced last week that more than $870,000 will be donated to the Wingham and District Hospital.

MMIWG – I made it out alive – So many didn’t

Cory Bilyea May 11, 2022Columns, Opinion

In 1979, when I was 13, already having experienced much trauma in my short life, I was lured away…

Make an informed vote on June 2

Mike Wilson May 11, 2022Columns, Opinion

Now that the writ has dropped for the provincial election, we in the media have our inboxes flooded…

Too soon to get rid of all pandemic assistance

Editorial May 11, 2022Editorials

As we scramble out of the pandemic, the true extent of the damage is emerging. Take, for example,…

Papple Aviation officially re-opens the Wingham Airport

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – What started as a recreational activity for their son has turned into a family business. 

Council report investigates safety, width of Stone School Road

Kelsey Bent May 11, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – A complaint led the municipality to investigate Stone School Road, specifically at the location of a culvert.

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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.

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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