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Missing North Perth man found deceased in Huntsville

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2020News

HUNTSVILLE – On Jan. 19, members of the Huntsville detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police…

Tim Elphick appointed new Brockton councillor

Mike Wilson January 22, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Brockton council has filled the vacant chair around the horseshoe. At a special…

Tim Elphick appointed new Brockton councillor

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2020News

WALKERTON – Brockton council has filled the vacant chair around the horseshoe. At a special…

No course of action over separate Howson Dam groups, council says

Mike Wilson January 22, 2020Local News, News

WINGHAM – Concern over the direction of the Howson Bridge and Dam Committee was cause for some…

No course of action over separate Howson Dam groups, council says

Midwestern Newspapers January 22, 2020News

WINGHAM – Concern over the direction of the Howson Bridge and Dam Committee was cause for some…

Listowel woman wins $500,000 in Lotto Max draw

Mike Wilson January 16, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

TORONTO – Last week OLG reported that one ticket worth $500,000 was sold for the Jan. 7 Lotto…

Listowel woman wins $500,000 in Lotto Max draw

Midwestern Newspapers January 16, 2020News

TORONTO – Last week OLG reported that one ticket worth $500,000 was sold for the Jan. 7 Lotto…

Minto resident arrested after kicking parked car in Palmerston

Mike Wilson January 16, 2020Independent Plus, Local News

PALMERSTON – Wellington County OPP have charged a 28-year-old Minto resident after it was…

Minto resident arrested after kicking parked car in Palmerston

Midwestern Newspapers January 16, 2020News

PALMERSTON – Wellington County OPP have charged a 28-year-old Minto resident after it was…

Pouch Project answers call to aid wildlife devastated by ongoing Australian fires

Chris Daponte January 16, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Local crafters gathering at The Scrapbook Shop Jan. 18 to assist in overseas relief effort LISTOWEL…

Pouch Project answers call to aid wildlife devastated by ongoing Australian fires

Midwestern Newspapers January 16, 2020News

Local crafters gathering at The Scrapbook Shop Jan. 18 to assist in overseas relief effort LISTOWEL…

Brucelea Haven could resume admissions by the end of February

Mike Wilson January 16, 2020Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – If all goes according to plan, admissions to Brucelea Haven could resume by the end…

Brucelea Haven could resume admissions by the end of February

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WALKERTON – If all goes according to plan, admissions to Brucelea Haven could resume by the end…

Homegrown Food Basket in Wingham brings farm produce to town

Mike Wilson January 16, 2020Local News, News

WINGHAM – There’s a new option for locally-grown products, combining the freshness of the farm…

Homegrown Food Basket in Wingham brings farm produce to town

Midwestern Newspapers January 16, 2020News

WINGHAM – There’s a new option for locally-grown products, combining the freshness of the farm…

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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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