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Allegations, innuendo, suspicion hang over Parliament Hill

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments like China and India leaves the average Canadian speechless.

Remembering humble beginnings

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development. 

Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools unveil lifeguard team

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools have unveiled their lifeguard team for the coming swim season.

Local dairy farmers an example of industry’s finest

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

June is National Dairy Month, and if you’ve ever set foot in Perth County (or anywhere in midwestern Ontario for that matter), you know dairy farms aren’t hard to come by.

Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…

Why manufacturing matters

Frank Stronach June 6, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer. 

Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall. 

Rising food bank use is unsustainable

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The word coming from Food Banks Canada is “unsustainable,” according to recent news about the report card on the number of Canadians using food banks.

Investment dollars fleeing Canada

Frank Stronach May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Investors, it seems, are increasingly losing confidence in Canada and putting their money elsewhere. 

Crochet for a purpose: local hobbyist honours inspirational women

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

NORTH PERTH - This past winter, Bev Raycraft was bored.

This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk

Pauline Kerr May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.

The hypocrisy of the NFL on display in kicker commencement speech fiasco

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Don’t come for me  – I have a healthy respect for football. If a game is happening, it’s on in our house. There’s a reason sports have been a part of cultures throughout human history: they have the power to bring people together, and that’s important in times of division.

Two vehicle collision over long weekend; one person airlifted

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

NORTH PERTH -  One person was airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance on the afternoon of May 17 following a two vehicle collision in the area of Line 87 and Road 165.

Is better liquor access really worth $600 million?

Patrick Raftis May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Raise your hand if you’re having a harder time finding a stiff drink than a family doctor or an open emergency room in your community? How about an affordable home?

Walkerton U11 Rep D Capitals win International Silver Stick

Submitted January 18, 2023Sports, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep D are International Silver Stick Champions following a 1-0 overtime win over Saugeen Shores on Sunday in Pelham. The Walkerton squad allowed only three goals in five games on their way to the championship. Team members include, back row (from left): Assistant Coach Mar

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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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Library open house collects comments on forthcoming development

LISTOWEL – Members of the public were invited to voice their visions and dreams of what the Library can continue to offer to the community at an Oct. 21 open house event, ahead of the continuation of the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library development project.

Cyclones win both games over weekend on home ice

LISTOWEL – The Greater Ontario Hockey League’s Listowel Cyclones played two games on home ice last weekend, coming away with two solid wins.

See all Listowel area articles.

Formosa resident’s years-long push for sidewalks meets uncertain future

FORMOSA – After moving to Formosa in 2020, Marleen Muldoon began asking why a stretch of sidewalk along Bruce Road 12 had disappeared and whether it would ever be replaced.

Jubilee Acres project calls it a day after 30 years

MILDMAY – It’s always a bittersweet time when a long project comes to a successful conclusion.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Hospital donations

The community continues to support the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation.

Grand prize for art tour presented

WALKERTON – Walkerton’s Fish Art Walking Tour made a splash this summer, with 269 participants completing the full 12-sculpture tour as part of the Municipality of Brockton’s Find the Fish Walking Adventure.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

See all Wingham area articles.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

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Huron County approves 2027 fees and charges

By Rachel Hammermueller

Councils are preparing for the 2027 year through the review and adjustment of fees and services charges bylaw, which dictates and reflects current costs for the services which the county or municipality provides to residents, as well as provincial legislation and market conditions. 

Belgrave committee receives $25,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Of the 83 rural community projects nationally, 17 are receiving funding in Ontario, according to a press release from FCC. The fund specifically, the release continues, is to “improve the spaces, services, and infrastructure people rely on every day.”

Crime spree ends in two arrests following stolen vehicle in North Huron

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Police detail in a press release that the arrests happened in North Perth, following a theft of a motor vehicle in North Huron.

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