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Strong mayors, weak idea

1 week ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Patrick Raftis

Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government. The initial reaction from local reeves and mayors has ranged from confusion to outright rejection. “I was totally caught off guard,” said North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer. “I do not…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Canadian snowbirds rethinking the annual migration

1 week ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Pauline Kerr

Their tiny wings are just a-flapping, carrying them from the sunny south, where they traditionally winter, back to Canada – snowbirds, on their annual migration north. By all accounts, there may be a bit more urgency to their return this year. It seems Canadians have a growing nervousness about some of the new policies about…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
With or without CanCon, start watching, listening, reading Canadian

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott |Listowel Banner |Walkerton Herald-Times

“First of all, there is no Canadian culture. I’ve never read any Canadian literature. And when have you ever heard anyone say, ‘Honey, let’s stay in and order Canadian food?’” – Stu Smiley (as played by Kevin Pollack) in Canadian Bacon. You could be forgiven, in this day and age, for not knowing that the…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
South Bruce approves replacement of truck

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

TEESWATER – Despite a recommendation from staff to purchase a vehicle from Leslie Motors, South Bruce Council voted to go with a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Hallman GMC to replace a vehicle that was lost last year. The purchase was approved as part of the budget up to $68,846. After taxes and discounts, the trucks…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
OCC’s Tisch optimistic about Canada weathering trade war

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

BLYTH – The Huron Chamber of Commerce welcomed Daniel Tisch, president and chief executive officer of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, to Blyth to discuss the impact of tariffs on local businesses. The special event, called Huron Economic Outlook: Local Perspectives on the 2025 Ontario Economic Report, was held at Blyth Memorial Hall on April…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Organic waste, new blue box program debated by county council

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

WALKERTON – As part of a discussion regarding the transition to the new blue box system and potential for collection of source-separated organics, Bruce County Council discussed numerous options for the future of waste collection in the county. During council’s April 3 meeting, Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services, explained that staff were…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Peabody: county council decision a step in the right direction

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

WALKERTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is happy with how discussion and decisions played out during Bruce County Council’s April 3 meeting regarding development in Walkerton, however there’s still more work to be done. During the meeting, county council approved working towards implementing Tax Increment Equivalent Funding (TIEF) incentives between the county and its member…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Webers add to record, help St. Theresa with school playground

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

WALKERTON – Jace Weber, with the assistance of his sister Ruby, added to his own world record for collecting pop tabs and, in doing so, is helping to make his school more accessible. Jace and Ruby, students at St. Theresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School in Walkerton, are from Mildmay. They were recognized at their…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Cargill Rookies claim provincial gold after undefeated season

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

COBOURG – The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold. The squad started their winning season in a tournament in Harriston in early February, sweeping four opponents with shutouts. The Rookies downed the Palmerston Golden Boys 2-0, Keady Livestock 2-0, the Mildmay Sr.…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.
Flooding delays Durham Street Bridge

2 weeks ago | midwesternnewspapers.com | Denny Scott

WALKERTON – Ongoing work on the Durham Street Bridge has been delayed due to flood damage caused earlier this year. In a report to Bruce County Council, Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services, said that construction work was currently on hold at the site due to damage to the construction platform. The project…To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription - Yearly.