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Bruce Power, partners provide $320,000 to holiday initiatives

Submitted January 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power and its Supplier Partners have teamed up to donate $320,000 to numerous holiday initiatives across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties that will make the season brighter for local families. 

Listowel’s 150th anniversary festivities set for Aug. 1 – 3

Submitted January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH - The community of Listowel is gearing up for milestone celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary.

The coming total eclipse of the sun

Cindy J. Sinko, Stratford-Perth Archives January 16, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 was witnessed by millions, with modern technology allowing people from all over the world to view it through live streams, social media, and enhanced images from space-based telescopes.

‘Alzheimer’s is what I have, but not who I am. I’m just Ruthie.’ A personal story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Hello, My Name is Ruthie. It’s an honor to be asked to share my journey with you. Please keep an…

Brockton Child Care manager retires after 38 Years

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton announces that Sharon Bross, child  care manager at the Brockton Child Care Centre, will retire effective January 13, 2025. A press release about the retirement reads:

A recipe to start fresh in the new year

Cindy J. Sinko January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Stratford-Perth Archives staff are avid home cooks and fond of including vintage recipes in our…

Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

God can work with the broken bits

Nancy Frey January 9, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Paul writes in his letter to the churches in Rome: We are confident that God is able to orchestrate…

Cargill kids enjoy cookies with Santa

Cyndy Abell January 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - On Sunday, Dec. 22, Santa arrived in Cargill Park to visit with the boys and girls and to get the Christmas lights turned on in the park.

SVCA issues Flood Watch for region until January 20

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST GREY - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the main Saugeen River and tributaries in West Grey, effective from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20.

Library offers Valentines for Seniors program

Submitted January 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County Public Library invites the community to join hearts for its Valentines for Seniors Program, running until Friday, Feb. 7. This heartwarming initiative helps spread connection by encouraging patrons and the public to create handmade Valentines Day cards for seniors in local c

Murder investigations underway in Hanover, Durham

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The old year ended and the new one began with violence – two murder investigations, one in Hanover and the other in Durham.

Nicolas Sanders new chair of Grey Bruce Public Health board

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - The Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) board has appointed Nicholas Saunders of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation as its chair for a one-year term that began Dec. 20.

RWTO annual Christmas Auction raises $1,067 for local food banks

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Palmerston and District Branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) held a Christmas Social and program on Dec. 6. at the James Street United Church in Palmerton, with 47 members in attendance.

Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.

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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…

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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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