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What it means to be a girl

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2017News

Growing up with brothers and around a farming community, it was almost a bad thing to be too…

Former tough guy lands head coaching job in Alberta

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2017News

CALGARY – Ty Bilcke has been named the head coach of the Bantam AA Kings in the Calgary …

South Huron council looking for public input on rec centre/pool projects

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2017News

SOUTH HURON — The municipality took another step forward last week with its intention to build a…

Lucan Biddulph showing record growth

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2017News

LUCAN BIDDULPH — It was another record for housing starts in Lucan Biddulph in the first half of…

Lucan Biddulph looks at traffic study

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2017News

LUCAN BIDDULPH — A number of residents in Lucan Biddulph attended the Aug. 8 meeting of council…

Longtime pen pals finally meet at Exeter Villa

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2017News

EXETER — The afternoon of Aug. 3 was a special time for two individuals at Exeter Villa. That’s…

Randy Tieman enjoying retirement in Eastern Ontario

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

WILLIAMSTOWN – Longtime sportscaster and a staple in the Montreal sports scene Randy Tieman says…

Gerard O’Rourke bikes 100 km for Jessica’s House

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

BRAMPTON – “It definitely wasn’t the most challenging ride.” That was what Gerard…

“The Coach” takes in soccer

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

EXETER – Last month this picture was taken of longtime soccer player and coach Bill Smits who is…

Exeter Lawn bowling scores

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

EXETER – On Aug., 2 with the heat and humidity the Exeter Lawn Bowling Club held a very…

$6,000 in jewelry stolen near St. Joseph

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

ST. JOSEPH — Huron County OPP and the Street Crimes Unit are investigating a break and enter and…

Communities in Bloom judges explore South Huron

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

EXETER – For the ninth consecutive year, the National Communities in Bloom (CIB) judges came to…

Local farm wins OMB appeal, but changes plans

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

SOUTH HURON — While a Shipka-area farm operation was successful in appealing a decision made by…

Proposed appointment of Lambton Shores chief stokes fires at council session

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

LAMBTON SHORES —  Members of Lambton Shores council have hosed cold water on Kevin Williams’…

British farce “One For the Pot” comes to Playhouse II

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2017News

GRAND BEND — The Huron Country Playhouse II wraps up its summer season with One For the Pot, a…

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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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