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Optimist Junior Golf Championship held at Walkerton Golf Club

Greg McLean August 8, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Thirty-eight enthusiastic golfers aged 10-18 years old descended upon the Walkerton Golf Club on Saturday, July 20 to compete for the Walkerton and District Optimist Club Junior Championship.

Walkerton Herald-Times August 15, 1990 turnbacks

Submitted August 8, 2024Columns, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

- Blue boxes arrive here;

Pieces of the Past: Election Riot of 1863 in Stratford

Betty Jo Belton August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

There was what we would now call a federal election in Canada in the summer of 1863. The campaign literature from one of the candidates who ran in Stratford rivals social media posts in modern times with comments about court cases and accusations of “unprincipled behavior.”

Listowel banner August 8, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

2014 - Charges pending after violent collision south of Millbank resulted in seven injured and transported to the hospital after a gravel truck struck a minivan. 

A Pathway to the Past: A call to action

Jessica Carter August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

Writing is hard.  Finding the right topic can be a struggle.  With this being my sixthn article, I was struggling with what to do. I wanted to write something a little different, something new. I needed to give a breather to historical facts about our community and thought a call to action for our h

North Huron Summer Day camp had a visit from Peel Dominium Farms on Aug. 22. Emma Peel, from the farm, taught campers all about the farm’s newest heifer. Campers learned about grains and had an opportunity to bottle feed the calf.

Submitted August 8, 2024Wingham Advance Times

NORTH HURON – The North Huron Summer Day Campers hosted a car wash and Lemonade Stand on July 26…

Celebrate nature and recreation at conservation area open house

Submitted August 8, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is inviting the community to Durham Conservation Area for an open house event on Sunday,  Aug. 25.

Blyth Festival dedicates new stage name after historic donation

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival hosted a dedication ceremony Aug. 3 at the Bainton Gallery.

Community Liaison Committee to learn about safety Aug. 8

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) will be holding  its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on August 8 at 7 p.m over Zoom.

Listowel YFC raises over $800 to send kids to camp

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The YFC Youth Centre in Listowel held a lemonade stand fundraiser on July 23 to help send kids to camp.

Local hospitals receive $3,822,936

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is investing $3,822,936 into local hospitals in Huron County to deliver faster and more connected care.

Christian peace and love in an age of unrest

Rev. Michael Mayer August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The world today does not seem very peaceful. That seems pretty obvious. From civil war in south America to carnage in Ukraine and Palestine, the world is in fact anything but peaceful.

Walkerton Library euchre results

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WALKERTON – Euchre results for Wednesday, July 31 at the Walkerton Library were: Linda Simkins…

Police looking for suspects in a North Perth theft

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

South Bruce OPP arrest wanted person in Culross

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

CULROSS – South Bruce OPP have arrested a 31-year-old from Kincardine, who was wanted by police.…

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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.

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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.

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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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