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Walkerton Little Royal Fair cancelled due to COVID-19

Mike Wilson June 25, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Walkerton Little Royal Fair is the latest local event to be cancelled due to…

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair cancelled due to COVID-19

Mike Wilson June 24, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO – Organizers have cancelled this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, but promise it…

Driver facing numerous charges after traffic stop in Listowel

Mike Wilson June 24, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – One person has been charged with numerous offences after a traffic stop in Listowel,…

Ontario extends emergency declaration to July 15

Mike Wilson June 24, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO ― The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency to July 15 – and…

Province says $36.8 million available to expand Internet access in Grey, Bruce and Huron Counties

Mike Wilson June 19, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND – The Ontario government says that there is up to $36.8 million available for the…

Province asks school boards to plan for all scenarios come September

Mike Wilson June 19, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

School boards will be able to decide a plan that works best for their students, staff based on…

Bruce County cancels July hazardous waste collection days

Mike Wilson June 19, 2020Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – In the best interest of public safety, Bruce County has cancelled additional…

Four County Labour Planning Board launches new jobs website

Mike Wilson June 19, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Four County Labour Market Planning board has launched a new website that is…

Province says $5.5 million available for expanded Internet access in Perth County

Mike Wilson June 18, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario government says there is up to $5.5 million available for…

North Perth launches online marketplace for local businesses, shoppers

Mike Wilson June 18, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – The Municipality of North Perth has launched a new website that will allow local…

Brockton cancels summer day camp program; reopening splash pad, Lobies Park Campground

Mike Wilson June 18, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Brockton council discussed several recreation amenities at their June 16 council…

Charges laid in crash that killed North Perth man

Mike Wilson June 17, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

WEST PERTH – Perth County OPP have charged a 23-year-old man as a result of a fatal two-vehicle…

Ontario extends emergency orders to June 30

Mike Wilson June 17, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO — The Ontario government announced on Wednesday that they have extended all current…

Province, feds announce emergency funding for beef, hog farmers

Mike Wilson June 17, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WOODSTOCK — The federal and provincial governments have announced emergency funding for beef and…

North Perth man facing multiple driving-related charges

Mike Wilson June 15, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – A traffic stop in Listowel last week has resulted in numerous charges for a North…

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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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