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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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