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Local unemployment rate drops to 4.3 per cent in July

Submitted August 9, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate continues to drop, according to data released last week by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.

Listowel friends offering lawn-cutting service

Dan McNee August 9, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

At only the age of 12, Sam Al Nhitt and Jack Bordman already have that ambitious entrepreneurial spirit.

Summer Company program helps five young entrepreneurs start their own businesses

Pauline Kerr August 2, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sab Shinwari of Walkerton has a jump start on his career goal, and he couldn’t be more pleased.

Local insurance companies donate to Walkerton tennis court rehab project

Submitted August 2, 2023Business, Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The tennis court rehabilitation project in Walkerton has received two donations from local insurance companies. CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities jointly presented the Municipality of Brockton with a $5,000 donation on July 27, and Trillium Mutual Insurance donated $3,000 through its ROOTS Co

Josslin Insurance marks official amalgamation with Keil-Dadson

Dan McNee August 2, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

While the actual amalgamation occurred at the turn of the calendar into 2023, the relationship between Josslin Insurance and Keil-Dadson Insurance goes back much further.

Van Allen Insurance secures grant for local child, youth centre

Submitted July 27, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

In partnership with Economical Insurance and the Definity Insurance Foundation, Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. was able to secure a $5,000 grant towards mental health first-aid training for the local Huron-Perth Centre for children and youth. Pictured from left: Ranita Klassen (Van Allen), Mike

Riverview Park Residence makes donation to Listowel hospital

Dan McNee July 27, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Riverview Park Residence made a corporate donation of $5,000 on July 20 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation’s ongoing $250,000 project to completely outfit the site with new IV pumps. “Riverview residents are all about and committed to community support,” commented Riverview Park Executive

Tim Hortons celebrates Camp Day in Listowel

Melissa Dunphy July 27, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Tim Hortons held its annual Camp Day on July 19. “Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to helping youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential. Tims Camps equip young people from low-income families with the skills they need to design their future,” explained the foundation’s

Wescast issues 180 layoff notices to Wingham foundry workers

Cory Bilyea July 19, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The familiar hum in the air at Wingham’s Wescast foundry can no longer be heard.

Wilfred McIntee & Co. Ltd. celebrates 70th anniversary

Submitted July 19, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Mike McIntee on his real estate company’s 70th anniversary. Wilfred McIntee and Co. Ltd. Brokerage (McIntee Real Estate) was started by Wilf McIntee in 1953, and now has over 20 agents working in six offices in midwestern Ontario – the head office is in Wal

Listowel BIA hosting summer programs to engage explorers

Melissa Dunphy July 19, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Until the end of July, the Listowel Business Improvement Association (BIA) is hosting summer programs to promote tourism in the growing community’s downtown area.

South Easthope Mutual Insurance makes donation to hospice

Submitted July 19, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

The employees of South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company recently made a $500 donation to the North Perth Community Hospice. It was raised by employees as part of their Dress Down for Charity program, also holding bake and craft sales and raffles. Each year, employees select the charities that recei

‘It’s been a very, very fulfilling career’

Mike Wilson July 12, 2023Business, Wingham Advance Times

After more than 30 years providing therapeutic services and modalities to thousands of clients, Sandra Giesbrecht is retiring.

Wingham BIA members trim weeds downtown

Submitted July 12, 2023Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Wingham BIA were busy Friday morning beautifying downtown Wingham. Rob Hutchison, Terry Walker, Chris Parks and Doug Kuyvenhoven trimmed weeds and long grass along Josephine Street, from the Riverview Local Eatery to McDonalds.

Conway Furniture hosts #SausageDays to celebrate 55th anniversary

Melissa Dunphy July 12, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

o celebrate 55 years in business, Conway Furniture in Listowel held a three-day sausage-extravaganza aptly named #SausageDays, where employees grilled up free sausages for the community to enjoy from July 6-8.

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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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Tipi of Huron-Perth reopens in new Stratford location

STRATFORD – Previously located in Gowanstown, the Tipi of Huron-Perth now has a new home on the property of the Stratford Perth Museum and Archives.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce garbage pickup contract ends early

TEESWATER – Curbside garbage collection in Formosa, Mildmay and Teeswater will change hands next year after Bruce Service Sales and Rentals gave notice that it will end its contract with the Municipality of South Bruce on Dec. 31, 2026.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Clean Water Centre holds Maintenancefest

WALKERTON – On Aug. 25 and 26, 68 water system operators updated and upgraded their skills, networked with fellow operators, and earned continuing education credits.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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.

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South Bruce garbage pickup contract ends early

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER – Curbside garbage collection in Formosa, Mildmay and Teeswater will change hands next year after Bruce Service Sales and Rentals gave notice that it will end its contract with the Municipality of South Bruce on Dec. 31, 2026.

Walkerton Clean Water Centre holds Maintenancefest

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – On Aug. 25 and 26, 68 water system operators updated and upgraded their skills, networked with fellow operators, and earned continuing education credits.

Tipi of Huron-Perth reopens in new Stratford location

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – Previously located in Gowanstown, the Tipi of Huron-Perth now has a new home on the property of the Stratford Perth Museum and Archives.

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