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Colouring books not just for kids anymore

Midwestern Newspapers April 6, 2016News

NORTH VANCOUVER — A visit to any book store provides evidence that colouring books are no longer…

Exeter curling club wins first inter-club tournament

Midwestern Newspapers April 6, 2016News

EXETER — Exeter curlers were the overall winners with six games won in the first Inter-club…

Exeter Tyke Reds finish season undefeated

Midwestern Newspapers April 6, 2016News

EXETER —  An amazing season of Tyke hockey has wrapped up with the South Huron Tyke Red going…

I pity the fool

Midwestern Newspapers April 6, 2016News

The arrival of spring brings a fresh start and new beginnings. It also brings the “holiday”…

Exeter Curlers sweep up support for the South Huron hospital

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

EXETER — Curlers were sweeping and setting the rock down the ice March 19 for the 13th annual…

Exeter Flowers closes after nearly 50 years in business

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

EXETER —  After nearly 50 years in business, Exeter Flowers has closed, a decision which…

South Huron council 2015 expenses released

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

SOUTH HURON — South Huron taxpayers spent about $170,000 paying remuneration and expenses for…

John Street tender awarded,Usborne and Hibbert Insurance plans new building

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

SOUTH HURON — Council has awarded the tender for this year’s reconstruction of a portion of…

Optimists propose washroom facility at splash pad

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

SOUTH HURON — The South Huron Optimist Club is hoping to add a washroom facility at the Exeter…

Bluewater hears wind turbines health concerns

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

BLUEWATER — With an increasing number of health complaints, a concerned group of citizens has…

South Huron aims for zero per cent tax rate increase

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2016News

SOUTH HURON — South Huron council has directed staff to present a 2016 draft budget with a zero…

The types of people you meet on vacation

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2016News

On any vacation, there are certain types of people you are bound to meet. Whether you go to an all…

Exeter Hawks lose SOJHL finals in seven games

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2016News

DORCHESTER — The final weekend of games was an uphill battle for the Exeter Hawks, and although…

Bowling for the sake of kids is totally out of this world

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2016News

ZURICH — People of Zurich and Lucan laced up their bowling shoes and knocked down some pins all…

Haydn’s “The Creation” coming to Exeter

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2016News

EXETER — For what is likely the first time in Exeter’s history, Joseph Haydn’s classic…

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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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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.

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.

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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