Sometimes in this paper, you’ll come across a page and wonder, “What was the editor thinking here?”
One hell of a year for local journalism
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been spending time scouring back issues of the Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times and Wingham Advance Times in preparation for the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s (OCNA) Better Newspaper Competition.
Brockton mayor calls 2022 OMPF allocation ‘significant’ for municipal budget
Mayor Chris Peabody says the province’s recent announcement of Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding (OMPF) allocations for 2022 is “fantastic” news for Brockton.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation half way to reaching radiothon campaign goal
The recent CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon was once again a success, raising more than $500,000 for 12 area hospital foundations.
No hockey ice at Belmore arena this season
Despite the province gradually making its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, some organizations are still feeling the impact of the pandemic.
Council approves request for donation bin at landfill
A Diabetes Canada donation bin could soon be coming to the Morris Ward landfill.
Smuck Bridge construction remains on schedule
Construction of the Smuck Bridge on Abraham Line remains schedule and budget.
Wingham and District Hospital Foundation reaches radiothon campaign goal
The recent CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon was once again a success, raising more than $500,000 for 12 area hospital foundations.
North Huron sees decrease in OMPF allocations
The province announced allocation amounts for the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) last week, with local municipalities receiving varying amounts.
Average sale price of North Perth homes tops $700K in September
The average sale price of homes in North Perth surpassed $700,000 last month.
Timing certainly is everything
Our provincial government sure likes to end the week with a “bang,” don’t they?
Province announces OMPF allocations for local municipalities
The province announced allocation amounts for the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) last week, with local municipalities receiving varying amounts.
WCWC releases 2020-21 annual report
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to release its 2020-21 annual report, available online at wcwc.ca/en/about/governance-documents/.
Average sale price of homes in Brockton hits record high
The average sale price of homes in Brockton surpassed $750,000 last month.
Home sale activity in North Huron slow last month
While the average sale price of homes in North Huron increased last month, the number of units sold were down compared to previous months.
