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Area holds status with province’s second-lowest unemployment rate

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, News

WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9%.

Doughnut fundraiser set to benefit 170th Howick Homecoming in 2026

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - While sharing good news and celebrations during its June 3 meeting, council here discussed a doughnut fundraiser happening this month as the start of fundraising for Howick’s homecoming next year.

VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program enhances cultural responsiveness in school food programs

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON/PERTH - Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) Southwest Region is proud to announce the continued expansion of its Cultural Enhancement project that includes diverse and culturally relevant menu items and resources throughout the Southwest region.

Boundary Roasting Co. partners with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in the farming community

Submitted June 12, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL - A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and  Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive  mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.

Bruce County and local municipalities hold evacuation and reception centre training

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour celebrating 25 Years on June 15

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTH BRUCE - For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.  

Police seek witnesses to motorcycle collision

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP are asking the public for information about a motorcycle collision on June 7, at approximately 1:56 p.m., in Arran-Elderslie that sent the 63-year-old driver to hospital with injuries.

Huron-Perth Women’s Institute annual meeting includes speakers on genealogy, herb growing

Submitted June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON-PERTH - The hostesses from Magestic and Walton Women’s Institute welcomed members to the recent Huron-Perth WI District Annual Meeting.

Huron Fringe Birding Festival group visits Folmer Gardens

Shannon Wood June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association partnered with Brian Folmer of Folmer Gardens to host a day-long hike for 23 attendees with the Huron Fringe Birding Festival. 

Walkerton senior cards results, June 4

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Euchre results from Wednesday, June 4 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library

Remembering Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, est. 1904

Cindy J. Sinko June 12, 2025Business, Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.

Bruce Shrine Club donation

Submitted June 12, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Submitted June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Pasta for Pooches fundraising event at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in Walkerton on May 31 was well-attended.

Submitted June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Inez Fenton organized the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Sanctuary Park, Port Elgin.

Walkerton senior cards

Submitted June 5, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre was played at the Walkerton Library senior’s room on Wednesday, May 28.

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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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