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One fatality following North Perth collision; OPP investigating West Perth home invasion

Submitted August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of…

Mayor Hammell advocates for Chesley Hospital during 2025 AMO conference in Ottawa

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell and CAO Emily Dance joined thousands of  municipal leaders at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)  Conference held August 17–20 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa. 

U11 Legionnaires win WOBA division championship

Submitted August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - Listowel’s U11 WOBA 1 team competed last weekend, August 8-10, for the WOBA Consolation II Championship.

South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment manager Staff Sgt. Lynn McNichol

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police detachment in June, and will now assume responsibility of policing operations for Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and Brockton.

Arran-Elderslie resident charged in connection to arson in Burgoyne

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP have laid charges in an arson investigation in Arran-Elderslie.

Terry Fox runs are fast approaching

Submitted August 14, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.

How summer helps connect farmers and politicians, from fairs to farm tours

Submitted August 14, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Rural

Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.

U11 and U13 Elma minor ball teams travelled for tournaments this weekend, capturing titles

Submitted August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

A successful run of games for multiple Elma minor ball teams this past weekend at tournament.

Rae presents King Charles III Coronation Medal to Vince Judge

Submitted August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, had the honour of presenting the prestigious  King Charles III Coronation Medal to Listowel resident Vince Judge on the afternoon of August 2, 2025. 

Grey Bruce Public Health – taking the ‘bite’ out of tick season

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND - Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that blacklegged ticks – capable of transmitting bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause potentially serious diseases, including Lyme disease, in people – are primarily active in the spring and summer and are present..

Vehicle stolen from business parking lot in Walkerton

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Police are looking for a black 2010 Chevrolet Suburban bearing Ontario marker # DDPX839, stolen from a business parking lot along Yonge Street South in Walkerton. The vehicle was stolen at approximately 11:20 on Aug. 3. 

Bat from Grey-Bruce tests positive for rabies

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND - Grey Bruce Public Health advises the public to remain vigilant about the risk of rabies after a bat from Grey-Bruce tested positive for the viral disease.

Health Canada urges Ontarians to prepare for wildfire smoke events

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OTTAWA - With wildfire season well underway, Health Canada says people living in Ontario may again experience increased risks to their health and safety from exposure to fire, heat, and smoke.  

Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive; hope to enhance authority

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of…

Local students, agricultural society team up to celebrate Grey County’s rich farming heritage

Submitted August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND  - The walls of the 4H barn at the Owen Sound Agricultural Society are now a vibrant testament to Grey County’s deep agricultural roots, thanks to a fantastic collaboration between students from St. Mary’s High School and the Owen Sound Agricultural Society. 

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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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