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McKeown signs with Colorado Avalanche

Mike Wilson August 5, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

Roland McKeown is taking his talents to Colorado.

Making Listowel – and Canada – proud

Mike Wilson August 5, 2021Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Sports

It was a heck of a week for Listowel’s Corey Conners.

We have a third dog?

Mike Wilson August 5, 2021Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

As the headline of this column suggests, I didn’t realize that there are not two but three dogs in my house. Sort of.

Changes to Drainage Act could have positive long-term impact for local farmers

Mike Wilson July 29, 2021Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently announced changes to the Drainage Act could bring more drainage projects to life in Brockton.

Huron County municipalities to review planning fees report

Mike Wilson July 29, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Planning Sandra Weber presented a report to the councillors of Morris-Turnberry, updating them on the progress of the Planning Fees Review Working Group, which will now be sent to the surrounding municipalities for approval.

North Huron council approves recruitment process for director of finance

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council has elected to move forward with recruiting a new Director of Finance.

North Huron to look at option for dealing with food waste

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Many people wonder how to dispose of food waste that attracts animals and produces methane gas without filling local landfills.

Former Cyclones netminder signs with Hanover Barons

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

The Hanover Barons will have a distinct Listowel flavour this coming Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season.

GOJHL encouraging, but not mandating COVID-19 vaccinations

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

As of now, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) will not follow the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) lead of mandating COVID-19 vaccinations.

Thompson re-signs with Adirondack Thunder

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel native Blake Thompson is returning to Adirondack.

Listowel BIA sponsoring free concert on Aug. 10

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

The sounds of live music will soon be emanating from Memorial Park’s amphitheatre. The Listowel BIA is sponsoring a free concert on Tuesday, Aug. 10, featuring Listowel native Sarah Pratt-Parsamian.

Finding the time to doodle

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Brian Rogers has always been a “doodler.” As a youngster in his early teens, Rogers would spend hours drawing. Whether it was in class, at home or work, he found time to doodle on anything he could find.

The Midwestern Ontario Theory of Relativity

Mike Wilson July 28, 2021Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

As someone married to an “out-of-towner,” I quite often find myself playing six degrees of separation with my wife.

Council agrees to the sale of former Wingham Trailer Park property

Mike Wilson July 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council has given its stamp of approval to a purchase and sale agreement for the former Wingham Trailer Park property.

‘No matter how big, you need to reach out to us’

Mike Wilson July 15, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

If you’re a ‘do-it-yourself’ person, you’ve likely completed a project at your home without requesting a locate before digging.

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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.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

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.

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.”

Columnists

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

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.…

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