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Heat warning issued for Huron and Perth

Mike Wilson May 25, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HURON-PERTH – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Huron and Perth counties.…

North Perth Public Library announces phase-in plans for curbside library services

Mike Wilson May 25, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – As per the province of Ontario’s May 14 detailed list of Phase 2 – Stage 1…

West Grey opens trails, green spaces with physical distancing

Mike Wilson May 22, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST GREY — Following provincial guidelines, guidance from Bruce Grey Public Health Unit and in…

Police arrest four more trespassers at property north of Listowel

Mike Wilson May 22, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Former Midwestern Regional Centre property has been site of three separate unlawful entry incidents…

Police find Culross Township break-in suspect in cornfield

Mike Wilson May 22, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CULROSS TOWNSHIP – Police have laid charges against a Brockton resident concerning a break-in at…

Brockton to reopen some outdoor recreation facilities on Friday

Mike Wilson May 22, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Brockton residents will be able to play soccer, baseball, basketball or visit the park…

Police make arrest in Listowel alcohol thefts

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Perth County OPP have made an arrest in two thefts of alcohol from a local…

2020 Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair cancelled due to COVID-19

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Local News, News

HOWICK – The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair is the latest event to be cancelled this year due to…

A perspective on COVID-19 statistics: Part 2

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Independent Plus, Opinion

By Dr. John Pronk, ND Last week I wrote about the conflicting data surrounding COVID-19 statistics;…

North Huron woman charged with impaired

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Local News, News

CLINTON – A North Huron woman is facing impaired charges following a traffic stop in Clinton on…

Wanted person arrested in Listowel

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP have laid a drug charge after a bicycle was stopped in Listowel…

North Perth man charged after damaging car with wood

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – A North Perth man is facing a mischief charge after an incident on Queen Street in…

Ministry of Health recommends wearing face coverings when physical distancing is difficult

Mike Wilson May 20, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO — Health experts in Ontario are now recommending people wear face coverings as the…

Minto, Wellington North to share fire department management team

Mike Wilson May 20, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News

Current Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow appointed as new Director of Fire Services, effective June 1…

Schools to remain closed for remainder of school year

Mike Wilson May 19, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ford: ‘It wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right decision’ TORONTO — Students will…

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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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