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Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall

Jordan Snobelen, Wellington Advertiser August 3, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Masking, self-screening, music programming, group lunches, gym classes, team sports, field trips and extra-curriculars are all on the calendar for a fall return to in-person learning.

Grey Bruce Health Unit reports COVID numbers are down

Pauline Kerr August 3, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With only three new cases reported as of Aug. 2, the local health unit reports Grey-Bruce is no longer a provincially-designated COVID-19 hot spot.

Blyth driver charged with racing

Midwestern Newspapers July 29, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – A resident of Blyth has been charged under the Stunt Driving legislation…

Listowel man charged with assault

Midwestern Newspapers July 29, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A Listowel man is facing an assault charge following an incident here on July 22.

Walkerton Clean Water Centre creates fact sheet to help water professionals deal with ‘forever chemicals’

Submitted July 29, 2021Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has added a new fact sheet and resources on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water systems to its Drinking Water Resource Library. 

Changes to Drainage Act could have positive long-term impact for local farmers

Mike Wilson July 29, 2021Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently announced changes to the Drainage Act could bring more drainage projects to life in Brockton.

Walkerton Hawks looking forward to a great season

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Hawks manager Steve Barrett said he’s looking forward to a relatively normal season, although it will be starting three weeks later than normal.

Brockton soccer fields a busy place

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The soccer fields in Brockton are busy most evenings, whether it’s adults playing a match or Timbits practising their skills.

Grey-Bruce COVID assessment centres announce holiday Monday hours

Submitted July 29, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The COVID-19 assessment centres at Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) in Owen Sound and South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) in Kincardine will remain open on the Civic Holiday (Monday, Aug. 2) by appointment.  

Bruce County administrative buildings now open for in-person appointments

Submitted July 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Monday, July 26, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton began to welcome the public back for in-person appointments.

Grey-Bruce board of health looks at increasing vaccination numbers

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Members of the Grey Bruce board of health expressed some ideas on how to help encourage people to get vaccinated.

Perfect day for lemonade

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Lippert kids picked a perfect day to have a lemonade stand – hot, humid and sunny. And on…

Walkerton Legion draws are back on track

Jan Briggs-McGowan July 29, 2021Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Last Saturday, the Walkerton Legion held its first Meat Draw in a long, long time.

Saugeen Hospice Inc. holds first annual meeting

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Hospice Inc. held its first annual meeting Monday evening, July 26, electronically.

Budget amendments approved for Teeswater River Bridge

Pauline Kerr July 29, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the staff recommendation for financial commitments of $963,292 in 2022, and $358,150 in 2023, in advance of the budget cycle to allow the county to request proposals in 2021 for the supply of a temporary bridge required in 202

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

Columnists

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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