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‘Beg to differ’

Submitted August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Opinion

To the editor, Today (Aug. 19) as I watched the moving ceremonials in France commemorating the…

Fifty Archives Treasures: The local Carnegie libraries

Submitted August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In the 33rd edition of our ongoing series “50 Treasures from the Archives,” we feature a letter from the office of Andrew Carnegie stating that his organization would be glad to provide funds to build a new Stratford Public Library.

A case for localism

Submitted August 31, 2022Columns, Listowel Banner

It has been a number of months since climbing up the silo and putting pen to paper, or in my case, fingers to keys.

Wingham BIA volunteers thanked

Submitted August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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

Cartoon: Sept. 1 – Wingham Advance Times

Submitted August 31, 2022Cartoons

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Brussels Community Development Trust donates $100,000 to the BMG Community Centre

Submitted August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has gratefully accepted a $100,000 donation from the Brussels Community Development Trust also known as the Brussels Trust Fund.

Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run raises over $15,000 for local hospital, Ukrainian family

Olivia Rumbell August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The  2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run – the third since the event was intitiated – was a success once again, raising thousands for local causes.

Jim Sitt joins hole-in-one club at LGC

Submitted August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

Jim Sitt is the latest player to earn hole-in-one distinctions at the Listowel Golf Club this season. Sitt drained his tee shot on No. 3 Millennium on Friday, Aug. 12.

Listowel U9 Tier 2 Rookie Ball squad finishes second at year-end tournament

Submitted August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U9 Tier 2 Rookie Ball team recently competed in the end of season WOBA tournament in Mitchell.

Fifty Archives Treasures: ‘Dear Teacher,’ Elma Township’s George Harvey

Betty Jo Belton August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.

Cartoon: Aug. 25, 2022 – Listowel Banner

Submitted August 24, 2022Cartoons

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Brussels Agromart donates $50K to BMGCC reno project

Submitted August 24, 2022Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The fundraising campaign for the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) renovation project has received another generous donation.

Royal Homes announce wage, benefit increases for union staff

Submitted August 24, 2022Business, Wingham Advance Times

Royal Homes announced via press release major increases for union staff.

Now the second half of summer begins

Bob Murray August 24, 2022Columns

The rest of summer is ahead of me, I am looking forward to it.

Cartoon: Aug. 25, 2022 – Wingham Advance Times

Submitted August 24, 2022Cartoons

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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…

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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.

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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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