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THE IVORY SILO: The house of cards is on fire

Midwestern Newspapers March 25, 2020News

COVID-19 is playing the same role as the collapse of 1929, writes Stewart Skinner Sept. 3, 1929 to…

Over 100 Huron Perth residents tested for COVID-19, still only two confirmed cases

Mike Wilson March 24, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

‘We know that COVID-19 is transmitting in our neighbouring communities … I call on everyone to…

Over 100 Huron Perth residents tested for COVID-19, still only two confirmed cases

Midwestern Newspapers March 24, 2020News

‘We know that COVID-19 is transmitting in our neighbouring communities … I call on everyone to…

Brockton waiving penalty and interest charges on tax bills

Mike Wilson March 24, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Property owners in Brockton will be able to breath a little easier when it comes to…

Brockton waiving penalty and interest charges on tax bills

Midwestern Newspapers March 24, 2020News

BROCKTON – Property owners in Brockton will be able to breath a little easier when it comes to…

Ontario hydro rates switching to off-peak for 45 days

Mike Wilson March 24, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Off-peak rate will be applied to bills automatically, says Premier Ford TORONTO – Ontario’s…

Ontario hydro rates switching to off-peak for 45 days

Midwestern Newspapers March 24, 2020News

Off-peak rate will be applied to bills automatically, says Premier Ford TORONTO – Ontario’s…

Huron County in need of front line PPE supplies

Mike Wilson March 24, 2020Local News, News

HURON COUNTY – First responders across Huron County are asking for help sourcing personal…

Huron County in need of front line PPE supplies

Midwestern Newspapers March 24, 2020News

HURON COUNTY – First responders across Huron County are asking for help sourcing personal…

Brockton declares a state of emergency in response to COVID-19

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2020News

BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton has joined Bruce County in declaring a state of emergency…

Province orders all non-essential workplaces to close

Mike Wilson March 23, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Businesses encouraged to continue operations via work-from-home, other innovative measures TORONTO…

Province orders all non-essential workplaces to close

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2020News

Businesses encouraged to continue operations via work-from-home, other innovative measures TORONTO…

Bruce County asks local businesses, organizations to donate PPE supplies

Mike Wilson March 21, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – First responders across Bruce County are asking for help sourcing personal…

Bruce County asks local businesses, organizations to donate PPE supplies

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BRUCE COUNTY – First responders across Bruce County are asking for help sourcing personal…

School board, Public Health issue statement on Listowel DSS UK trip

Mike Wilson March 21, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – On Friday, March 20, the Avon Maitland District School Board and Huron Perth Public…

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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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Listowel’s Night Market was packed

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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.

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.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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