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Walkerton

South Bruce approves above-budget purchase, tariffs blamed for overage

Denny Scott April 17, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After significant debate regarding retrofitting existing equipment and procurement processes, the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce decided to purchase a water tank that came in 20 per cent over budget due to US tariffs.

South Bruce development charges taking shape with council direction

Denny Scott April 17, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After receiving direction from council to continue investigating development charges (DCs) for the municipality, South Bruce staff looked for further direction on preferred exemptions, phasing in plans and discounts in the program.

Brockton community rebranding initiative closer to fruition

Denny Scott April 17, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Communities within Brockton will be the focus of a rebranding exercise approved by municipal council last week.

Brockton increases summer staff due to high program demand

Denny Scott April 17, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Due to a significant increase in interest during the 2024 summer season and a similar surge in interest this year, Brockton council approved the hiring of additional summer students to run summer day camps.

Brockton to support Walkerton homecoming with seed money and discount

Denny Scott April 17, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Brockton will support the 2026 Walkerton Homecoming with seed money at council’s direction, which also sets a standard facility rental reduction for similar future requests.

Upcoming Glitz and Blitz Wedding and Event Expo set to dazzle and inspire at Parkview Gardens

Heather MacEwen April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL – As springtime weather approaches, so does the wedding season. Lucky for brides, grooms…

With or without CanCon, start watching, listening, reading Canadian

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

“First of all, there is no Canadian culture. I’ve never read any Canadian literature. And when have you ever heard anyone say, ‘Honey, let’s stay in and order Canadian food?’” – Stu Smiley (as played by Kevin Pollack) in Canadian Bacon.

Grey-Bruce sees ‘growing trend’ of human traffickers using short-term rentals

Rachel Hammermueller April 10, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Education surrounding human trafficking occurring in short-term rental accommodations locally is being pushed in Grey and Bruce counties.

South Bruce approves replacement of truck

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Despite a recommendation from staff to purchase a vehicle from Leslie Motors, South Bruce Council voted to go with a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Hallman GMC to replace a vehicle that was lost last year.

South Bruce Council costs top $100,000 in 2024

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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