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Impaired driver arrested during RIDE program stop

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

A driver is facing an impaired driving charge as a result of an OPP RIDE check, a police report states. 

United Way’s North Perth campaign kick off set for Sept. 13

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The beginning of September means back to familiar routines for many people, but the change in the calendar also means the return of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.

Pieces of the Past: The first day of school in 1976: Listowel

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Some local students doing their first day back to school walk in 1976 made front page news.

Bruce County releases draft of Official Plan for 2024-2046

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On September 5, 2024, Bruce County Council directed staff to begin engagement on a draft of the new Official Plan that includes draft policies and mapping schedules which are now available for public review. 

Lemonade for a Cause

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Three youngsters were seen selling lemonade and cookies in Listowel on Saturday, Aug. 31

Grey Wellington Theatre Guild celebrates its 50th anniversary

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Celebrated at the 50th Anniversary Gala at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Sept. 7

The Mildmay-Carrick Fair was held Sept. 6 to 8

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The fair included kids events and a demolition derby.

SBGHC opens conversation with public on local health care

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) hosted two in-person community engagement sessions on Aug. 26 and 27.

Local unemployment rate up nearly one per cent

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.9 percentage points in August, to 3.7% - the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario although the region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario.

Free guided tours of museum offered to newcomers for Welcoming Week

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In celebration of Welcoming Week (Sept. 13 to 22), the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is inviting newcomers to participate in two free guided tours that explore the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Bruce County.

South Bruce hosting networking event

Submitted September 12, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

FORMOSA – The sixth annual South Bruce Business Networking Evening will be held  on Oct. 23, at…

Huron County Museum hosts art exhibit ‘beyond ana’; exploring impacts of eating disorders

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY – The Huron County Museum is pleased to host beyond ana, a  new art exhibit by…

Teeswater Lawn Bowling Club holds annual Labour Day Jitney

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER – It was perfect weather for the Teeswater Lawn Bowling Club, established in 1904, to…

MP to speak on trade impact of DGR

Submitted September 12, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

FORMOSA – Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste is hosting a breakfast  for members of the…

Huron County OPP lay 216 charges over labour day weekend

Submitted September 12, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY – Members of the Huron County OPP took part in the Labour Day Holiday Long Weekend…

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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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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

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.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Columnists

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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