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In Photos: Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner and Auction

Patrick Raftis November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Agricultural Hall was packed for the Listowel Agricultural Society’s Harvest Dinner and Auction on Nov. 23, with about 270 people in attendance.

Candidate list taking shape for next provincial election

Patrick Raftis November 21, 2024Listowel Banner, News

The list of local candidates for the next provincial election is starting to take shape.

Royal Lepage Don Hamilton holds annual chili lunch fundraiser

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Royal Lepage Don Hamilton held their annual chili lunch fundraiser on Nov. 8.

Thompson presents county with commemorative display board

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs came with cheques in hand on Nov. 8, as she presented the County of Bruce with a Huron-Bruce MPP commemorative visual display board to be exhibited outside the county council chambers.

Fordwich holds Remembrance Day Ceremony

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A service of Remembrance was held at the Cenotaph in Fordwich on Nov. 10.

Trump transgressions ignored

Patrick Raftis November 14, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…

Wilderness program at Listowel Library

Patrick Raftis November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Public Library hosted a Wilderness Skills and Foraging Fun program for area youngsters on Oct. 26.

Officiating with grandson highlights return to refereeing for Allan Dickson

Patrick Raftis November 7, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

There’s a new officiating tandem with roughly 50 years of combined experience working games at area rinks this year.

Canadians can only watch and wait as Americans decide future

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Columns

While there are as yet no general elections in the offing for Ontarians at the federal or…

Lewis Flowers owners celebrate anniversary of historic local business

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

For 40 years Allan Dickson has been providing area residents with flowers and plants for every occasion. However the history of Lewis Flowers, the business he operates with his wife, Connie, goes back much further – 130 years.

Local kids meet their favourite characters at Listowel Public Library

Patrick Raftis October 31, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local youngsters got a chance to meet some of their favourite characters at the Listowel Public Library on Oct. 26.

DGR vote underway in South Bruce

Patrick Raftis October 24, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Voting is underway and the results of the referendum on the proposed nuclear waste Deep Geological Repository (DGR) will be known early next week.

MPPs aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch

Patrick Raftis October 24, 2024Columns

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…

Decision time looms on DGR

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.

Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Listowel Chamber hosts successful woman’s night

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Chamber of Commerce hosted its Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event the…

Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership

LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.

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Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

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Council authorizes sale of Augusta Street

Council here authorized selling a portion of Augusta Street in Lowertown at the end of their meeting March 17. 

Morris-Turnberry manages surplus from 2025 expenditures

Council carried a motion approving the year-end balance of a surplus of $142,432.66, to be transferred to the municipality’s General Reserve.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

South Bruce council approves zoning change for major McGlynn lumber expansion

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A major expansion of South Bruce Flooring’s parent operation has received the green light from municipal council, moving forward with what was described by council as a “long process.”

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