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Regional unemployment rate drops to 4.5 per cent in June

Midwestern Newspapers July 12, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The region’s unemployment rate saw a significant drop in June.

Walkerton Toyota shows support for Teeswater Medical Centre reno

Submitted July 12, 2023Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Toyota has made a bronze level donation (between $1,000 and $4,999) toward the Teeswater Medical Centre Building project. Pictured, from left: Paul Cronin (Teeswater Medical Centre Committee co-chair), and Walkerton Toyota employees Ray Luinstra, Matt Dohms, Justin Bogdon (sales manager),

Two Mildmay businesses donate to Saugeen Hospice

Submitted July 5, 2023Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two Mildmay businesses recently presented Saugeen Hospice Inc. with donations – Liesemer’s Home Hardware and Batte Meats. (Above) Jarred and Pete Liesemer, right, present a cheque for $2,000 to Saugeen Hospice volunteers Pat Morley and Rita Grubb. (Below) Wayne Batte, right, of Batte Meats presents

The Mill Pond Café opens in Cargill

Submitted July 5, 2023Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Coun. Kym Hutcheon and Kevin McKague cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Mill Pond Café in Cargill on Canada Day – one of the most scenic eateries around, with delicious homemade soups, bread and more. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. celebrates 40th anniversary

Cory Bilyea June 28, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd. hosted a live, interactive celebration at the lumber yard in Mildmay on Saturday, June 24, as they commemorated 40 years of serving their local communities with quality lumber products.

North Perth Chamber scores another ace with latest edition of golf tournament

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Sports

This year’s North Perth Chamber of Commerce golf tournament was a smashing success. On June 21, the Listowel Golf Club welcomed 23 teams from local businesses across the municipality for a fun day of golf.

Royal LePage Don Hamilton hosts charity barbecue

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Royal LePage Don Hamilton held a charity barbecue on June 20 with all proceeds raised going towards It Takes A Village in Listowel. Pictured from left: Employees Darren Streicher, Larry Keupfer and Julie Eisler grill up some sausages outside of Royal LePage Don Hamilton’s Listowel location on Wallac

Tim Hortons raises record-breaking $19.7M through Smile Cookie campaign

Submitted June 22, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Tim Hortons guests helped to break a new Smile Cookie record by raising $19.7 million for local charities and community groups across the country.

Listowel Honda completes extensive renovation

Dan McNee June 22, 2023Business, Listowel Banner

Regardless of which way you’re travelling, it’s impossible for the eye not to be drawn to the gleaming new red and white building looking east off Wallace Avenue North.

Wingham BIA repainting cemetery fencing

Cory Bilyea June 22, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Local volunteers from the Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) have been busy repainting the cemetery fence.

Liesemer Home Hardware celebrates 150th anniversary

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In 1873, Conrad Liesemer opened his hardware store in Mildmay. Now, 150 years later, there’s still a hardware store at the same location – not just the same community but the same corner (larger than the original store, though) – and it’s still owned and operated by Liesemers – Pete, the owner, is f

Durham Street Bridge replacement plans have business community concerned

Pauline Kerr June 15, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With the project to replace Paisley’s venerable bridge over the Saugeen River nearing completion, attention has turned to another bridge over the river, this one in downtown Walkerton.

Regional unemployment rate drops slightly in month of May

Midwestern Newspapers June 14, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The regional unemployment rate dropped slightly in May.

Hodgins Building Centre celebrates grand reopening

Melissa Dunphy June 14, 2023Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The employees of Hodgins Building Centre in Wingham smile at their grand reopening on June 10. Lots of fun was had by all those who attended the event, as there were activities for all ages to enjoy.

Wescast says Wingham foundry will not close, Unifor not taking the company’s claims on faith

Mike Wilson June 14, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Unifor is calling a recent claim by Wescast Industries dubious.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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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