(By Pauline Kerr) In a recorded vote, council agreed to incorporate recommended changes into the new draft Official Plan, and schedule the mandated open house and public meeting – actually, … Continue reading County council moves forward with draft Official Plan →

(By Midwestern Newspaper Staff) Parents of Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) students were advised that classes would be held in the Wingham-area school after it was closed due to … Continue reading No new information regarding fire at F.E.Madill Secondary School in Wingham →

(By Municipality of Kincardine) The following statement was issued last week by Kincardine mayor Kenneth Craig, regarding the Tiverton water supply project. To read the statement online, click here to … Continue reading Mayor releases statement about water supply project in Tiverton →

(By Becky Grebenjak) High school students across Ontario staged walkouts on Wednesday, March 11, to protest proposed changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). To read the entire article … Continue reading KDSS students protest OSAP changes →

(By Pauline Kerr) Before Bruce County council voted to support the staff recommendation on the Ontario Regulatory consultation for public sector procurement requirements, some interesting possibilities came under discussion. To … Continue reading County submits comments on province’s proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy →

(By Liz Small) Due to violations of Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act, the Township of Huron-Kinloss has been slapped with a hefty fine of $20,000, following a conviction at the Ontario … Continue reading Township of Huron-Kinloss receives hefty fine for environmental violations →

(By Liz Small and BWDSB) As more details emerge about the tragedy at a school in Tumbler Ridge, BC, the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) issued at statement on social … Continue reading BWDSB issues statment following BC school tragedy →

(By Township of Huron-Kinloss) The 2026 municipal budget for the Township of Huron-Kinloss has been finalized and deemed adopted, resulting in a four per cent tax rate increase. To read … Continue reading Huron-Kinloss Township 2026 budget accepted →

(By Liz Small) The Kincardine Legion and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation (KCHCF) have joined forces with a fundraising initiative. To read the entire article and see the … Continue reading Kincardine Legion and hospital foundation go all in with new fundraiser →

(By Pauline Kerr) Sam Dinsmore, director of corporate services, presented a report (for information) to council on Jan. 22. To read the entire article and see the photo online, click … Continue reading County council discusses dealing with funding requests →