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So long, 2022

Mike Wilson December 29, 2022Cartoons

And just like that, another year is in the books.

Another cool month for North Perth home sales

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Much like the temperature, the housing market continues to cool in North Perth.

St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts primary grade Christmas concert

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel hosted its primary grade Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Students performed a number of Christmas songs, ending with a collective group effort featuring all primary students.

Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for Teeswater business

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has approved a request, with provisions, from a Teeswater business looking for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow outdoor wedding ceremonies in the residential – low density zone.

South Bruce approves changes to building permit fees

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Building permit fees in South Bruce will increase as of Jan. 1.

Housing market continues downward trend in November

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There is a visible trend in the Brockton housing market – average sale prices are coming down, and more houses are available on the market.

Heffer: Bill 23 won’t impact M-T ‘as much as some others’

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council received a brief overview of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, at its Dec. 6 meeting.

South Bruce council to discuss allowing backyard chickens

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A report will be coming to a future South Bruce council meeting about the possibility of allowing a small hen house on a residential property in an urban setting.

South Bruce council approves DGR hosting agreement framework

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After much discussion by members of council, South Bruce will move forward with negotiating a hosting agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) for its proposed deep geological repository (DGR) project near Teeswater.

Morris-Turnberry council approves Official Plan amendments

Mike Wilson December 22, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the proposed amendments to the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan that were presented during a public meeting last month.

Morris-Turnberry office hours changing

Mike Wilson December 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The practice of closing a half-hour early on Fridays and having summer hours at the Morris-Turnberry municipal office is ending.

Home sales volume, average price down in November

Mike Wilson December 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

It continues to be a slow year for home sales in North Huron.

Councillor, developer frustrated by what is and isn’t allowed on Lowertown Wingham property

Mike Wilson December 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

One member of council and a local developer were visibly frustrated by the reasoning behind a ruling on a severance and rezoning application for a Lowertown Wingham property on Dec. 6.

IN PHOTOS: 2022 Milverton Santa Claus Parade

Mike Wilson December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Santa Claus Parade of Lights took over the downtown core of Milverton on Friday, Dec. 9.

Salvation Army hosts annual Christmas concert, Dec. 11

Mike Wilson December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After a three-year hiatus, the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas concert was staged at Listowel’s Trinity United Church on Dec. 11. A near-capacity crowd was in attendance to take in the performance by the Listowel Citadel Band, under the direction of Ken Bailey.

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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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