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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

North Perth ward boundary review options available for public feedback until Oct. 30

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The way voters choose members of North Perth municipal council in the next election could change drastically.

North Perth council selects engineers for 2024 road reconstruction work

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council received good news relating to recent engineering proposals, as Manager of Public Works Lyndon Kowch stated they came in under budget.

North Perth joins petition seeking changes regarding Highway Traffic Act

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council does not plan to let up on their petition to limit vehicle speed in Kurtsville.

Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.

Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.

Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.

Howick to host trail grand opening

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Guests can get the full fall experience on Oct. 29 in Howick.

Take me back to happier times

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Columns

I don’t know about you, but after watching last week’s Toronto Blue Jays post-season games, I was looking for a pick-me-up. Or so to speak.

Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d

50 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure, Oct. 1

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

CIBC Run for the Cure Listowel coordinator Kim Hutchings-Hahn (right), accompanied by Vicki Leppington (middle) and Connie Shiel (left), lead a group of roughly 50 people at the Oct. 1 event at Listowel Memorial Park. The aim of the third annual event was to raise funds and bring awareness to breast

IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.

North Perth acquires Wallace Ave. Scotiabank building

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council unanimously agreed to confirm the purchase of the Wallace Avenue North Scotiabank building for $950,000 at its Oct. 2 meeting.

IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.

Royal Homes hosts annual open house

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Business, Wingham Advance Times

Royal Homes hosted its annual open house on Sept. 29-30 offering tours of both the design centre and factor both located in Wingham. In the factory tour, guests got to see the unique construction process of a Royal Home.

Construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School looking for work in the community

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Need a new garden shed or a custom wood project built? The students in Jesse Poels’ construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School can help you out.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Walkerton area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Columnists

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

By Denny Scott

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

By Denny Scott

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

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