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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.

Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

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Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

United Way launches Ultimate Burger Battle in Huron County

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) invites burger lovers to dig in and make a difference during the Ultimate Burger Battle in Huron County, running throughout November.

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