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Huron-Bruce students elect Lobb in student vote

Mike Wilson September 22, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the federal election now in the rearview mirror, CIVIX has released the results of the federal student vote.

It takes a village to run an election

Mike Wilson September 22, 2021Columns

Voting in the 44th federal election is now over.

Morris-Turnberry municipal office to maintain current hours of operation

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Now that the municipal office has reopened to walk-in traffic, staff felt the time was right to consider changing the hours the office was open to the public.

Mushrooms Canada calls on federal leaders to allow foreign workers to stay, immigrate to Canada

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021, Rural

Mushrooms Canada has made a plea to the federal government to allow foreign agricultural workers the chance to stay in Canada and immigrate.

Who’s your guy?

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Columns

I had a moment recently where I realized that I am old.

Average sale price of homes in Brockton increases in August

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The average sale price of homes in Brockton jumped by more than $100,000 in August.…

Regional unemployment increases slightly in August

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…

Brockton lifts COVID-19 state of emergency

Mike Wilson September 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Brockton due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted.

Few options available, but one must be chosen

Mike Wilson September 1, 2021Opinion

As if 2021 didn’t have enough inconveniences, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an…

Why are so many accused of crimes released from custody?

Mike Wilson September 1, 2021Local News

In recent weeks, this newspaper have published several stories from the Ontario Provincial Police…

Few options available, but one must be chosen

Mike Wilson August 25, 2021Columns, Federal Election 2021

As if 2021 didn’t have enough inconveniences, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an election for Sept. 20.

North Perth names Janny Pape fire chief

Mike Wilson August 20, 2021Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH – North Perth’s new fire chief is no stranger to the municipality. Janny Pape…

Morris-Turnberry to reopen municipal office on Sept. 7

Mike Wilson August 19, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Despite a recommendation from staff to keep the municipal office open by appointment only, Morris-Turnberry council voted 3-2 in favour of reopening the office to walk-in traffic as of Sept. 7.

School board, OPP reach agreement for use of office space at F.E. Madill

Mike Wilson August 19, 2021Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) has reached an agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for the school board to provide officers with office space at the high schools in Wingham and Exeter.

Huron Hospice raising funds for expansion of Clinton home

Mike Wilson August 19, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Officials from Huron Hospice presented details of their expansion plans to Morris-Turnberry council on Aug. 10.

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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.

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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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