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Thundercats open season with OT win over Wolves

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Kyler Nixon scored three times and Brendon Landry stopped 46 shots in goal to lead the Durham Thundercats (1-0-0) to a 4-3 win over the Ripley Wolves (1-2-0) on Saturday night.

Sacred Heart hosts BAA Girls Rugby 7s Championship

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sacred Heart High School hosted the Bluewater Athletics Association Girls 7s Rugby Championship on Thursday, Oct. 19. The event saw 16 games played over the course of the day in fast-paced, 14-minute games.

Morris-Turnberry submits top five housing recommendations to province

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has asked all communities in Ontario to provide their top five recommendations to assist in helping tackle the housing supply crisis.

Council supports pair of childcare, long-term care motions

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council has expressed its support of two motions, one of which deals with childcare and the other around Bill 21 (Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act, 2022).

‘Speed spy’ results show speeding not an issue in Belgrave

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The results of a traffic study conducted by Morris-Turnberry indicate that speeding is not an issue on Brandon Road in Belgrave.

County to receive report on proposed Kurtzville speed limit change

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council has asked staff to bring a report to a future meeting exploring reducing the speed limit in the village of Kurtzville.

Perth County court facing massive caseload backlog

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

One county councillor says “the story has gotten worse” regarding the court closures that have added to the case backlog in Perth County’s provincial offences court.

G/A Repair & Machinery Sales: Your local SnowDog sales and service provider

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Business, Listowel Banner

Walking in the front door of G/A Repair & Machinery Sales, it doesn’t take long to realize why the Wellesley retailer is a thriving enterprise.

How to engage the disengaged?

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Columns

If anyone knows the answer to the question posed in the headline of this column, please let myself (and municipal leaders across the region) know.

Lot of ‘stop’ and very little ‘go’ on school bus stop arm cameras

Mike Wilson October 25, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It appears to be a lot of ‘stop’ and very little ‘go’ on the subject of stop arm cameras on school buses.

Homes sales remain steady in North Huron

Mike Wilson October 19, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Home sales activity in North Huron in September was just as busy as previous months.

Lancers opens OEHL season with loss to Royals

Mike Wilson October 19, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Lucknow Lancers did not get off to the start they were looking for in the inaugural season of the OEHL, dropping their home opener to the Tavistock Royals by a score of 5-1 on Saturday night.

Morning on the Maitland

Mike Wilson October 19, 2023Local News, Wingham Advance Times

What better way to spend a Saturday morning than with a coffee, fishing the Maitland River in Wingham? That’s exactly what this individual did on Oct. 14, though it is unknown if the fish were biting.

IN PHOTOS: Howick Firefighters host breakfast, Oct. 15

Mike Wilson October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick firefighters held another successful breakfast at the Howick Fire Station in Gorrie on Sunday morning. The damp weather of Oct. 15 did not dampen the spirits of the hungry attendees, as the fire hall was packed all morning with a steady lineup at the serving station.

Great Hospital Race raises $18,000 for Wingham hospital

Mike Wilson October 19, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

People running up and down Wingham’s main street may, on a regular day, be something to be concerned about. But not on Saturday.

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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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