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News

‘Until my final day I will remember it’

Dan McNee November 18, 2017Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

With all of the changes Pete Leppard and Murray Helmka have experienced over their lives, one of the constants has been their mutual love for hockey.

Bereavement support night to be held prior to the holiday season

Midwestern Newspapers November 17, 2017News

EXETER – The holidays are meant to be a nice, relaxing time of the year, but sometimes the loss…

Foolproof ways to feel better

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

This time of year, when the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it can be hard to feel…

Hard work, same results for the Lucan Irish

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

LUCAN – Last year was tough for the Lucan Irish, and this season has been much of the same for…

Exeter Hawks keep busy as season progresses

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

EXETER – The Exeter Hawks have been a busy hockey club over the last couple of weeks, having hit…

Exeter shuffleboard scores

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

Exeter shuffleboard scores for the week of Nov. 8. 4 wins: Joan McCullough 333, Laura Dixon 293,…

Local bowling scores

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

Town and Country Bowling scores Town and Country Bowling scores for the week of Nov. 1-7. Wed.…

Municipalities concerned about tax implications with Bill 148

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

LUCAN BIDDULPH — The Bill 148 Fair Workplace Better Jobs Act is nearing third reading and Lucan…

Higher Lambton Shores development charges prepared for public reaction

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

LAMBTON SHORES —  A majority of Lambton Shores council members last week voted 6-3 to…

Petition asks South Huron council to vote against proposed community hub

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

SOUTH HURON — In light of multi-million dollar plans for upgrades to the municipality’s…

Lucan’s Operation Secret Santa aims to put smiles on the faces of seniors

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

LUCAN – The Optimist Club of  Lucan has started accepting donations for its fourth annual Secret…

Huron group expands work to remember fallen soldiers

Midwestern Newspapers November 15, 2017News

HURON — On the heels of their successful efforts to bring Princess Margriet of The Netherlands…

Novice C Sabres capture Fall Challenge Cup

Midwestern Newspapers November 14, 2017News

WATERLOO – The South Huron Novice C girls hockey team travelled to Waterloo to take part in the…

Pinery Provincial Park closed after family’s renewed ownership claim

Midwestern Newspapers November 13, 2017News

THE PINERY — Maynard T. George has again thrust himself into the spotlight at the entrance to…

OPP: Prepare for winter driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 9, 2017News

MIDDLESEX — With snow in the forecast, the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is…

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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.

Columnists

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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