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Snell’s appointment to Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team board delayed

Mike Wilson September 28, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Jodi Snell will represent Morris-Turnberry and other surrounding municipalities on the Listowel-Wingham and Area Family Health Team (FHT) board of directors, just not as early as anticipated.

North Huron Community Food Share seeing large increase in usage

Mike Wilson September 28, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Normally, a business or organization wants to be busier, move more product through the doors. For food banks, the feelings are mixed.

Teeswater Medical Centre receives $50,000 donation from OPG

Mike Wilson September 28, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Teeswater Medical Centre Committee is very optimistic it will reach its $2.6 million fundraising goal by the end of the year.

Perth County council approves request to hire additional planning staff

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The county’s planning department has requested council’s blessing to hire an additional permanent, full-time planner to help with the increased workload.

SET7 recipient of grant from Libro Credit Union

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Libro Credit Union announced its 2023 annual grant recipients on Sept. 13, with the Municipality of North Perth’s SET7 initiative receiving $15,000 to host an introduction to construction as a career program. On Sept. 14, Libro presented the municipality with the donation in the North Perth council

164th Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair set for Sept. 29-30

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This year’s Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair promises to have something for everyone.

Ashlyn Hill named Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair has its new fair ambassador, and her name is Ashlyn Hill.

North Perth housing market remains steady

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Unsurprisingly, North Perth had another steady month of home sales activity in August.

Listowel Terry Fox Run another success

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Listowel Kin Station was filled with cheer, laughter, and plenty of hugs as the community gathered for the 43rd annual Terry Fox Run.

August a slow month for home sales in Brockton

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The dog days of summer were felt in the Brockton housing market last month.

South Bruce announces new manager of operations

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce has announced the hiring of a new manager of operations for the municipality.

Mayor Goetz asks council for feedback on Bruce County development charges

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Mayor Mark Goetz took time near the end of the Sept. 12 council meeting to provide council with an update on Bruce County’s proposal to implement development charges (DCs) across the county.

South Bruce to apply for funding for two Teeswater projects

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has given staff approval to apply to the Skills Development Fund (SDF) for two Teeswater-based projects.

South Bruce to launch before, after school program in Formosa

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has given staff the green light to proceed with a before and after school care and skill building program in Formosa.

A sad day for community journalism

Mike Wilson September 20, 2023Columns

Friday, Sept. 15. That is the day that the face of community journalism in Ontario was slapped, punched, scratched and clawed into something unrecognizable.

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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…

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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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