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WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Sleep Culture expanding locally, out of province

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner

The irony in Sleep Culture’s latest expansion in acquiring the assets of D & I Photo is that both businesses started at the same address at different times.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Divine Wellness Spa continues to thrive in downtown Listowel

Dan McNee September 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner

For Divine Wellness Spa owner Deborah Bigam-McNaughton, there’s no place like home.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Listowel Hypnosis offers alternative approach to behavioural improvements

Dan McNee September 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner

Whether it’s wanting to lose weight, quit smoking or simply just reduce stress levels, Tamara Szwedo and Listowel Hypnosis is there to offer an alternative approach to helping with subconscious behavioural changes.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Pandora’s Pantry owner speaks to her long career

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Wingham Advance Times

What started as a job to return her to the workforce after having children turned into a substantial career as an entrepreneur for Sue Mullin, owner of Pandora’s Pantry located in both Listowel and Wingham.

MAP59 committee hosting fundraising dance, Oct. 14 at Parkview Gardens

Dan McNee September 28, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With the Memorial Arena Park 59 (MAP59) committee continuing to build up donations towards its fundraising goal of $1.4 million, an upcoming event is expected to significantly help bolster its capital campaign through an evening of singing, dancing, community fellowship, and remembrance.

Stratford Normal School presents ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ 1922

Betty Jo Belton September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The Stratford Normal School, a training college for teachers, formally opened its new building overlooking the Avon River in January 1909. Students from around Perth County and beyond had been attending classes since the previous fall.

Perth County to explore insurance options

Mike Wilson September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County council has asked staff to prepare a request for proposal (RFP) for general insurance options after receiving an estimate on the 2024 insurance premiums from the county’s insurance provider.

Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron hosts multicultural festival in Listowel

Dan McNee September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held its annual multicultural festival in Listowel Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 24, featuring a number of diverse musical acts at the amphitheatre, while treating guests to an impressive spread of free food samplings from cultures around the worl

IN PHOTOS: 101.1FM The Ranch’s third anniversary party

Dan McNee September 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

“The event is all about the community, we just wanted a fun, free day,” commented 100.1FM general manager Nick Cadotte.

RIDE program nabs impaired driver with loaded handgun

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

One person is facing several charges following an impaired driving investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

North Perth to petition county for Kurtzville speed limit reduction

Dan McNee September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth will advocate to Perth County council for a potential speed limit reduction on Line 88 through the village of Kurtzville.

Perth County council wants province to help resolve court closures

Mike Wilson September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Two members of Perth County council – Dean Trentowsky and Todd Kasenberg – want to see some action from the province after receiving a report on Sept. 21 about last-minute court closures in Stratford.

Fall expected to be warmer, drier than normal says Environment Canada climatologist

Mike Wilson September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After a rather uneventful summer, weather wise, one climatologist believes we will have a warmer and drier-than-normal fall.

This summer’s rain may be too much of a good thing

Pauline Kerr September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.

Fordwich Parks Board receives loan from township to kick start playground replacement project

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Township has partnered with a local volunteer group to replace the playground in Fordwich.

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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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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

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.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

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Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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