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News

Provincial housing plan misses the mark

Editorial April 14, 2022Editorials

The province has come out with some welcome news for prospective home buyers. The plan will see more houses built, with less red tape.

Walkerton business hosting charitable fashion show

Submitted April 14, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A local business in Walkerton is hosting a fashion show later this month, with proceeds to benefit a new community park.

Brockton mayor attends Good Roads conference in Toronto

Pauline Kerr April 14, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody is attending the Ontario Good Roads 2022 conference in Toronto this week, and then flying to Ottawa to attend the Canadian Nuclear Association conference.

Saugeen Hospice to hold Hike for Hospice fundraiser

Pauline Kerr April 14, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hike for Hospice on May 1, 1-4 p.m. at the Mildmay Lions Pavilion, will do much more than raise badly needed funds to advance hospice palliative care initiatives in this community. It will serve to raise awareness of the need for hospice care.

All-candidates meeting scheduled for May 9 in Walkerton

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

An all-candidates meeting for the upcoming provincial election is being hosted by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group.

Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that

Pauline Kerr April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Two local musicians are using their talents to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country and need a helping hand.

SBGHC staff situation ‘stabilizing’ says CEO

Pauline Kerr April 14, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s CEO Michael Barrett had a note of optimism in his voice when he presented his report to the board of directors at the April 6 meeting.

Attempted murder charge laid in recent shooting

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Morris-Turnberry man is among those charged at a recent shooting that took place near Brucefield.

OPG senior manager talks nuclear sustainability, good stewardship

Cory Bilyea April 14, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Fred Kuntz, senior manager of corporate relations and projects at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), sat down with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on April 7 to talk about nuclear sustainability and good stewardship.

OPP report shows general decrease in South Bruce crime

Kelsey Bent April 14, 2022Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An annual report to South Bruce council has brought an area of concern to light for the local OPP. 

Lucknow’s Music In The Fields 2022 line-up announced

Submitted April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here, the official Lucknow’s Music In The Fields (LMITF) 2022 line up is out.

Ribbon Skirt Project creator receives Huron-Bruce Remarkable Citizen Award

Cory Bilyea April 14, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Jaylynn Wolfe is 14 years old and already an inspiration; a leader in her home community of Kettle and Stony Point, and; the current Junior Miss for the Indigenous territory located southwest of Goderich.

Cartoon: April 14, 2022 – Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Submitted April 14, 2022Cartoons

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Request from vendor to increase dust control pricing approved by council

Mike Wilson April 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The cost of dust control application in the municipality will increase by 1.35 cents per litre this year.

Spring is in the air; open markets back in the region

Cory Bilyea April 14, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As the world slowly peeks out from behind closed doors and restrictions ease, two local venues opened their doors for spring markets, bringing some sunshine to the region.

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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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