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Hawks' Nest Craig Beck

Craig Beck revealed as first investor for Hawks’ Nest 2025

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) are pleased to present Craig Beck, Owner of The Beck Auto Group as the first angel investor for the “Hawks’ Nest Competition”.

Taking a look at the history of Wong’s Café

Megan Lockhart May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Did you know? 107 Ontario Street (currently the location of Fellini’s restaurant) in Stratford…

Huron, Perth counties launch new mental health crisis support pathways

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

According to Statistics Canada (2023): Approximately 12 individuals die by suicide each day, translating to around 4,500 lives lost annually.

Human Trafficking Awareness event May 15 in Stratford

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Victim Services Huron Perth invites the public to a free Human Trafficking Awareness Information Session on May 15, at the Burnside Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road, Stratford, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Charges laid after collision with police vehicle; individual charged after fleeing scene

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP have charged an individual with nine criminal offences after colliding with a police vehicle in the Listowel on April 29, a police report states.

Spike in school bus crashes has OPP concerned

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

A spike in school bus crashes has the members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerned.

Walkerton Rotary Club announced draw #10 winners from May 1. Winners and prizes include; Shirley Bourgeois, $1,000; Wayne Martin, $500; Diane and Rick Hodgins, $300; Cate and Tom Diebold, $250; Chyleen Lobsinger, $200 and Katie Donahue and Claire Wettlaufer, $100. Pictured making the draw above is Nikki Allen (Left), Rotarians Flo Gutscher, Gerry Gerlofsma, Bonne Noble, Tom Traversy and Nina McTeer. (Contributed photo)

Walkerton Rotary Club announces draw 10 winners

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Rotary Club announced draw #10 winners from May 1.

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Teeswater CWL holds Communion brunch

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Catholic Womens League held its Annual Communion Brunch on Sunday, April 27, following 9 a.m. mass.

Hike for Hospice Hanover 2025

Hike for the Saugeen Hospice event held in Hanover

David Wood May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hike for the Saugeen Hospice was held on May 4 across the region including events in Durham, Paisley, Mildmay, Walkerton and Hanover.

The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce group recently chose Victim Services Bruce Grey as the recipient of a donation of $33,200 - a record-setting amount for the organization. Back row, from left: Danielle Thede, Brenda Vanderploeg, Beverlee Gateman, Peri Ongarato, Yvonne McCutcheon and Pam Kraft. Front row: Lynda Legge, Paula Carere, Victim Services Bruce Grey Executive Director Jane Hatley, Debb Bodkin and Debbie Pegelo.

100 Women group gives record-setting donation to Victim Services

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce organization proudly launched its 2025 giving season by presenting the group’s largest donation to date by giving $33,200 to Victim Services Bruce Grey. The organization supported over 1,400 individuals through crisis with trauma informed care and was selected to re

Attainable Housing program open

Submitted May 8, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Municipality of North Perth announced via press release the opening of the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentive programs for 2025.

Seeking advice in ‘Cupid’s Corner’

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

In the 1930’s and 40’s,residents of Stratford and the surrounding area had few opportunities for posing questions anonymously.

North Perth OPP receive funding to expand video surveillance systems

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The North Perth OPP detachment will receive $12,641 to expand its video surveillance systems.

Unemployment rate in four-county region decreases to 5.4%

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic  Region decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.4 per cent.

Five charged in school and church break-ins

Submitted May 1, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County OPP have charged five individuals in connection to recent break and enters and property damage, a police report states. 

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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…

See all Walkerton area articles.

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.

Columnists

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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