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The iris is Stratford’s civic flower

Ellen Thomas June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As most know, Ontario’s official flower is the white trillium. Found in the forests and woodlands…

Bruce County Public Library receives Dementia-Friendly designation

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Did you know that more than 730,000 people in Canada are living with dementia, a general word for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain?

Bluewater District School Board announces 2024-2025 administrative placements

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bluewater District School Board has announced administrative placements effective for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Mr. Livingstone, I presume?

Jessica Carter June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Last month I wrote about Mr. John Livingston, the man who co-owned a linseed company with his brother James and built Livingstone Manor.

Webinar speakers cite ‘lack of fairness’ in NWMO ‘willing host’ agreement

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER - Protect Our Waterways - No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) hosted a webinar on May 21 titled Where’s the Fairness in the NWMO’s ‘Willing Host’ Decision?

Webinar speakers cite ‘lack of fairness’ in NWMO ‘willing host’ agreement

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Protect Our Waterways - No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) hosted a webinar on May 21 titled Where’s the Fairness in the NWMO’s `Willing Host’ Decision?

Summer vibrancy reminder of grandeur of creation

Rev. Michael Mayer June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Dear friends, as we step into the warmth and vibrancy of summer, we are reminded of the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation.

Think you know all about someone? Think again!

Kailey Brock June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Motorcycle gang - what do you picture when you think of this? Long beards, massive groups, tattoos, and leather jackets? Do you also think dirty, reckless and violent? It’s time to see the truth, and hopefully what I am about to share will do just that.

Downtown Wingham in full bloom

Submitted June 6, 2024Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham BIA flower baskets arrived Friday morning from Greyhaven. The BIA offered…

The Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast draws over 600 people

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast on June 1 was blessed with fine weather once again, drawing a huge crowd.

GBPH provides update on blacklegged tick in Grey-Bruce

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Grey Bruce Public Health encourages residents and visitors to take steps to prevent tick bites while outdoors, particularly in locations where ticks typically live, such as in or near wooded or bushy areas, tall grass, or piles of leaves.

Hallahan family supports CT scanner at Wingham and District Hospital

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recognized the fundraising efforts of the Hallahan family for their contribution to local health care.

Over $1 million announced by province for maintenance of major roads in North Perth

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Over $1 million in funding will go towards the maintenance of major roads in North Perth. 

Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall. 

Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community. 

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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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