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Brockton driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers January 5, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have charged a Brockton man with impaired driving.

Bruce County completes capital road, bridge projects in 2021

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In the final meeting of 2021, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee reviewed a report on capital projects for the year.

Hospital situation still not resolved as Brockton deals with new COVID measures

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody met Tuesday morning with his municipality’s emergency group.

Omicron variant forces postponement of MPP’s levee and citizen recognition night

Submitted January 5, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The rapidly spreading Omicron variant has forced Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson to postpone her annual Remarkable Citizens recognition for a second consecutive year.

Bruce County announces modified services

Submitted January 5, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Monday, Jan. 3, Ontario announced a temporary return to modified step two measures on the Roadmap to Reopen, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Brockton issues update on province moving to modified step two 

Submitted January 4, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In response to Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Jan. 3 regarding temporarily moving the province into a modified step two of its Roadmap to Reopen, access to the public for certain municipal services will be affected as of Jan. 5 until further notice.  

Ontario moving to ‘modified step two’ on Jan. 5

Mike Wilson January 3, 2022Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

More public health measures are being introduced by the Ontario government in response to the "alarming" increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fuelled by the Omicron variant.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2022 goes virtual for the second year

Pauline Kerr January 3, 2022Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-11, 2022 is a go, thanks to the communications technology wizards from CTRE Productions. The only thing missing will be the wonderful scent of roast beef at the Elmwood Community Centre.

Brockton Mayor’s Message

Chris Peabody December 31, 2021Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

2021 has been a year of great change, challenge and triumph in Brockton.

Another domestic incident reported in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers December 31, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged another North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

Domestic incident in Listowel results in charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 31, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a North Perth resident after one person was assaulted during a domestic occurrence.

North Perth Fire Department hosts successful drive-thru breakfasts

Submitted December 31, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department Drive-Thru Breakfast held in conjunction with the Listowel Agricultural Society raised $9393.08 in September, funds that were dispersed evenly between NPFD’s three stations in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton. Pictured, from left: Monkton District Chief Dennis McEwen, Lis

Province announces updates to COVID testing, isolation guidelines

Midwestern Newspapers December 30, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines.

Nickel Forward program makes donation to Salvation Army

Submitted December 30, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders accepts a $2,000 donation on Dec. 23 from Equipment Ontario – Listowel’s Service Manager Bryan Long raised through the employee driven Nickel Forward program where Equipment Ontario employees donate a small portion of their pay to create a fund t

North Perth man charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers December 30, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

See all Listowel area articles.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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