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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

Bruce Krug July 23, 2026Kincardine Independent, Local News, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

Listowel Panthers compete at Scorpion Beach Tournament

Submitted July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

EMERALD LAKE - The Listowel Panthers beach team recently competed at the Scorpion Beach Tournament at Emerald Lake on July 4 in the U15 division.

Missing toddler located by police

Submitted July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.

Magwood’s present a donation of $12,708 to Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee

Submitted July 23, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – George and Susan Magwood (centre) present a donation of $12,708 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee Members

Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Submitted July 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

Howick homecoming fireworks cap off a weekend of celebrations

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The community of Howick marked its 170th anniversary earlier this month and local photographer Liz…

Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program

Submitted July 16, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Applications will be accepted between June 30 to September 23, 2026. 

U13 Elma Avengers claim Ontario West Championship

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The U13 Elma Avengers took the top spot at the Ontario West Championship over the weekend thanks to accrodng to coach Ryan Buchanan, stringing together a powerful blend of pitching, speed, and timely hitting across five games that showcased the depth and determination of the young squad.

Local junior golfers set to compete in championship

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.

Listowel Fair ambassador candidates meet at the park

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…

Community Living’s Buck marks 90th

Submitted July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A very special citizen of Wingham celebrated an important birthday with many of his friends late last month. 

OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign

Submitted July 16, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.

Perth County Plowmen tour Britain in 1947

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Betty Jo Belton  Stratford-Perth Archives This photograph was taken to commemorate the visit of a…

Lang Farms donates $100,000 to Saugeen Hospice capital fund

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW – Saugeen Hospice Inc. is grateful to Lang Farms Ltd. of Chepstow for their generous $100,000 donation to the Capital Building Fund.

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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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