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North Perth awards tender for Davidson Avenue bridge

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Local News

NORTH PERTH – Council has awarded the tender for the replacement of the bridge crossing the Maitland River on Davidson Avenue North in Listowel.

Grey-Bruce MOH says region in great position to deal with lifting of masking mandate

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health, says the region is well positioned to deal with the lifting of masking mandates for most indoor settings, including schools, later this month.

Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Masks no longer required in schools, most public settings beginning March 21

Walkerton Legion membership meeting Tuesday

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Columns

All members are asked to show up Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the hall to help shape any future activities and to show support for the executive, who have operated the Legion for over two years without a break. 

The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Columns

Sorry, wrasslin’ fans, this column isn’t about Bret “The Hitman” Hart.

Morris-Turnberry pledges COVID funds for Belmore arena, Bluevale Hall

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council has pledged a total of $15,000 from its COVID Safe Restart Funds for the Belmore Community Centre and Bluevale Hall.

Council discusses Perth County Federation of Agriculture letter

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Council briefly discussed a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA), addressed to Perth County council, regarding county budget.

North Perth to award discount to arena advertisers

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council has once again approved a discount for those who advertised in North Perth’s arenas.

Council denies North Huron’s request for rec facilities funds

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Perth council was unanimous in its decision regarding a request from the Township of North Huron for funding to assist with recreation facilities costs.

Avon Maitland board awards contract for new playground equipment at Elma school

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Students at Elma Township Public School are one step closer to enjoying new playground equipment on the school grounds.

AMDSB ending short-term remote learning option at March Break 2022

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is ending its short-term remote learning option later this month.

Sometimes you just have to laugh

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Columns

I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been in a dark place mentally.

Atwood Lions announce outdoor rink closed indefinitely ‘by order of North Perth’

Mike Wilson March 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It appears there will be no more skating at the outdoor rink in Atwood for the time being.

Another month, another record for North Perth real estate

Mike Wilson February 24, 2022Listowel Banner, News

Home sale prices, apparently, do not suffer from the “January Blues” like many of us do.

PC Connect ridership drops 33 per cent

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Ridership on PC Connect dropped significantly in January compared to the previous month.

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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.

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.

Columnists

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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