Midwestern Newspapers

Midwestern Newspapers, based in Listowel, Ontario, produces four weekly community newspapers.

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Council ponders lasting memorial to honour victims of May 23 tragedy

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – The May 27 meeting of Brockton council began with a minute of silence, to honour the five people from Walkerton District Community School who lost their lives in a devastating car crash, and the man who was killed in an industrial incident in Chepstow, all on Friday, May 23. “We will open the…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Brockton Council passes resolution expressing concerns about Bill 5

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – On May 27, Brockton Council supported the resolution by Coun. Greg McLean, seconded by Coun. Tim Elphick, concerning Bill 5: Unleashing Ontario’s Economy Act. Although the one-month comment period for the bill has expired, copies of the resolution will be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, MPP…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Brockton receives support from Humboldt

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – The final item discussed during the May 27 council meeting was the tragedy loss of a great teacher and four remarkable students from Walkerton District Community School. Mayor Chris Peabody told council he’d put together a list of the celebrations of life, and funerals, all scheduled for May 31 and June 1. He…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Brockton to use surplus to cover some new costs and lower 2025 tax rate

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A report on the Municipality of Brockton’s new plow truck ended up being discussed with another report from finance, during the May 27 council meeting. The truck – actually, the attachments – ended up costing more than expected. During 2024 budget deliberations, council had approved $300,000 for the purchase of a replacement plow…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Arguing in favour of red tape

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

Our provincial government is making a concerted effort to push through legislation aimed at cutting red tape and “getting things done, faster.” It sounds good. With all the red tape, it is sometimes a wonder anything at all gets constructed – studies, consultations, reports, public meetings … the list goes on, sometimes delaying development for…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Brockton Council chooses Walkerton-only option for green bin program

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – The green bin update by Nicholas Schnurr, director of operations, provided additional information, as directed by council at the May 13 meeting, including on rates of diversion that could be expected. The report noted that while organic waste diversion is in the 30-40 per cent range for other communities that recycle organics (Simcoe…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Centennial Park pavilion to be rebuilt with better access to washrooms

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – Winter storms took their toll, including on the amenities in Centennial Park, knocking down the well-used pavilion beside the pool. At the May 27 meeting, council voted to approve the staff recommendation that the pavilion be rebuilt, at another location in Centennial Park. The report by Colleen Gillis, director of community services, stated…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Bill 17 could have negative impact: Peabody

3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – On Thursday, June 5, county council will discuss yet another of the province’s major bills aimed at cutting red tape. At the last meeting, it was Bill 5. Bruce County submitted comments on the bill, expressing concerns about the impact on local autonomy. County council was particularly concerned with the bill’s overriding the…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
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3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

May 31 marked the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club, with a barbecue and two tournaments – all well-attended, despite chilly weather. However, the official ceremony had to be postponed and will be held at a later date. (Pauline Kerr photo)
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3 days ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association’s Shannon Wood, right, and crew have the Margaret’s Mercantile shop ready for the season. Located at the main intersection in Cargill, Margaret’s Mercantile, named for the wife of the lumber baron Henry Cargill, offers trinkets and treasures made by local crafters, as well as fresh produce and preserves. The popular noon barbecue is back again this year. The cosy shop is open Wednesday to Sunday. (Pauline Kerr photo)