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North Perth council considering changes to zoning bylaw

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

Council is considering several changes to North Perth’s zoning bylaw, including when it becomes necessary for multi-unit residential dwellings to have a visitor parking spot.

2022 North Perth budget proposes 2.3 per cent residential tax increase

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

Council has expressed its support of a proposed $16.8 million capital budget for 2022.

Roundabout at Line 87-Highway 23 could be five years away

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

The Ministry of Transportation says a roundabout at an intersection north of Listowel that could potentially aid in creating a much-needed truck bypass around the downtown core is on its radar.

The mute button is your friend

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Columns

If the past three weeks have taught me anything, it’s that people have opinions on a variety of topics.

Morris-Turnberry council costs come in $32K under budget

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The cost of paying local politicians in Morris-Turnberry came in well under budget last year.

January a slow month for home sales in North Huron

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

January was a slow month for home sales in North Huron.

Brockton home sales steady in January

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Home sales in Brockton continued to hold steady in the first month of 2022.

Pay now or pay later – either way, we’ll pay

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Columns

If you’re like me, you’ve been putting off renewing your licence plate sticker. For me, it is simply a case of being too lazy to head on down to the ServiceOntario office to get the new stickers.

North Perth appoints new clerk, deputy clerk

Mike Wilson February 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The municipality has filled two integral positions at the municipal office.

Morris-Turnberry reports ‘very good year’ for building permit fees

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

While it wasn’t a record-setting year for building permit numbers in Morris-Turnberry, the municipality recorded what Mayor Jamie Heffer called a “very good year” in 2021.

Nelemans continues to question BMGCC fundraising consultant deal

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – Council briefly discussed Huron East’s recent approval of a contract with…

Huron County Plowing Match set for Aug. 18-19, 2022

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The dates for the 2022 Huron County Plowing Match have been announced.

Lobb tables bill to exempt farmers from carbon tax

Mike Wilson February 10, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ben Lobb is spearheading another attempt to remove the federal carbon tax from fuels used for drying grain and heating barns, along with other specific farming activities.

Province says free COVID rapid tests available at pharmacies, grocery stores beginning Feb. 9

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

The province says more than 44 million COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be made available to the general public for at-home use.

Just because we can, should we?

Mike Wilson February 9, 2022Columns

We are nearly one week into the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, and in the Wilson household, the TV has been tuned in for a lot of the action.

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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.

Columnists

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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