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Pieces of the Past

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Heritage homes and inhabitants part 2

Jessica Carter October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This month’s home snapshots take a look at two Hay family homes. The first home is currently…

Elma Agricultural Fair ‘one of the best in the district’

Cindy J. Sinko October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Fall fair season is upon us once again, bringing with it the sights, sounds, and tastes that remind us of harvest time and rural community spirit.

Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 2 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers October 2, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From October 3, 1990

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 25 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers September 25, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From September 27, 1989

Spooky season is upon us

Megan Lockhart September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

“Spooky Season” is upon us! Perth County has seen its fair share of ghastly and ghostly stories throughout its history.

Listowel Banner turnbacks: September 25, 2025

Submitted September 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel Terry Fox Run raised approximately $8,000 as 91 participants…

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 18 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers September 18, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Sept. 14, 1988

Clashes between Catholics and Protestants reach tipping point in mid-1800s

Claire Drake September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

With large personalities steering the development of Stratford and Perth County in the 1840s,…

Listowel turnbacks, Sept. 18, 2025

Midwestern Newspapers September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – David Carson Farms & Auctions acted as a layover facility for horses…

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 11 Turnbacks

Emily Bowen September 11, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Sept. 9, 1987

British journalists tour parts of Perth County in 1907

Betty Jo Belton September 11, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

One late summer day in 1907 about a dozen British newspaper reporters spent the morning site seeing around Stratford and nearby parts of Perth County in the company of many prominent local citizens. Brief as it was, their visit was deemed important enough to produce formal souvenir booklets full of

Heritage homes and inhabitants: part 1

Jessica Carter September 4, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This article begins a short series of articles that will share the brief histories of some of Listowel’s historic homes and a  bit about some of the families who lived in them.

An inside look at the art of broom making

Cindy J. Sinko September 4, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Though there are modern cleaning gadgets such as the “autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner” available now, the broom was, and still is, a household essential. And if you lived in Perth County in the early 20th century, there was a good chance your broom bore the mark of E.G. Crawford.

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 04 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers September 4, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Sept. 9, 1998.

Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer

Megan Lockhart August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…

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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.

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…

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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. 

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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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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