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OPP appeal to public for DNA comparison in 57-year-old missing person case

Submitted October 2, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On October 22, 1967, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a missing person's report involving two men that had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again.

Mitchell Fall Fair in 1924

Submitted September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Many communities in Perth County hold fall fairs each year.

The Ranch to host food drive at Food Basics

Submitted September 26, 2024Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

In response to the growing need for food assistance in our community, 100.1 The Ranch is excited to announce a food drive at Listowel Food Basics on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Walkerton man faces charges in connection with illegal drug lab

Submitted September 26, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have concluded the dismantling of a clandestine drug laboratory in Walkerton.

Victoria Jubilee Hall gets new handrails

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Recently, the new east entrance at Victoria Jubilee Hall received a major safety upgrade: stainless steel railings from top to bottom on both sides of the stairs, and just in time for the new season of entertainment which has started.

Wingham train station gets a makeover courtesy of Business Improvement Area

Submitted September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Youth Centre recently moved from 414 Josephine Street (Wingham Super Storage) to the Train Station.

United Way Perth-Huron SRPC launches Speak Up for Housing campaign

Submitted September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Building on information gathered from the Cost of Housing survey from earlier this year, United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research AND Planning Council (SRPC) is launching Speak Up for Housing, a campaign highlighting the impact of rising housing costs on individuals and families across the region.

“Book Club with the OPP” to start in Perth County

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Perth County OPP is inviting the public to engage with the OPP through reading.

The Listowel Legends U17 softball team in year-end tournament

Submitted September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Legends U17 (Donaldson) Softball Team participated in their year-end tournament in Exeter on Sept. 14-15.

O’Malley Homes supports North Perth Community Hospice

Submitted September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

O’Malley Homes has raised a total of $100,000 in support of the hospice.

Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.

Donation to local cadets

Submitted September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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Two Mildmay residents charged in major drug investigation

Submitted September 26, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Police Service has conducted a month-long drug investigation, executing several search warrants, arresting two suspects and seizing a substantial quantity of illicit drugs.

Musical fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice features Kelly Walker – singer, songwriter and author

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

“Gotta Have a Dream: A Musical Fundraiser” for Saugeen Hospice featuring Kelly Walker, singer, songwriter and author, with Breanne Dietrich, Andrea Kasap and Andrew Strader, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m., at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) in Walkerton.

Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit highlights impact of Huron County Library

Submitted September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Public libraries are critical cultural and social infrastructure  for the communities they serve, and new findings released from the Valuing Ontario  Libraries Toolkit show that every $1 invested in the Huron County Library generates  $4.66 in Social Return on Investment (SROI). 

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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.

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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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