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Walkerton

Suppressed fury

Cory Bilyea September 18, 2025Columns, Editorials, Opinion

I was recently invited to participate in an op-ed campaign, which took my writing to a different…

Eighth-place Tigers claim Huron County Fastball championship

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Brussels Tigers claimed the Huron County Fastball League championship over the weekend at Keterson Park in Mitchell.

Conservative leaders seem to be forgetting their base

Denny Scott September 11, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It was a weird week last week for those of us who watch politics a little dispassionately – that being without a strong attachment to either side. Why? Well because it almost seemed like the provincial and federal Conservatives woke up in Bizzaro world where up is down, and right is left, especially

Teeswater singer-songwriter stars in 100th anniversary celebration of the Grand Ole Opry at Drayton Entertainment

Submitted September 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

DRAYTON – Teeswater’s Matt Ballagh is joining the cast of the hit show, Opry Gold: Hits of the…

Finding a cure

Nicole Beswitherick September 11, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Instagram and found a post that caught my attention. The post stated that, in China, researchers have developed a stem-cell based treatment that “cured” a type one and type two diabetic a year after treatment.

Wingham BU18 squad finishes out season in third place of higher league

Denny Scott August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – After being shut-out in the final two games of the season, the Wingham BU18 United Team…

Watching Canada Post situation like watching a slow train crash

Denny Scott August 14, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I grew up in a union house – not a pro-union house (probably not an anti-union one either, to the best of my memory) – but a house where both incomes came from unionized jobs. It gave me a unique view of unions and the good (and bad) they do in the world.

Karli June, Listowel-born country artist continues to rise

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Hot off of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Karli talks love, motherhood and core memories of her hometown

Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’ in its first year

Heather MacEwen August 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

South Bruce Summer Camp

All fired up

Denny Scott August 14, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Municipality of South Bruce’s summer camp last week focused on young participants being able…

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

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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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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