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OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign

Submitted July 16, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.

Perth County Plowmen tour Britain in 1947

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Betty Jo Belton  Stratford-Perth Archives This photograph was taken to commemorate the visit of a…

Lang Farms donates $100,000 to Saugeen Hospice capital fund

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW – Saugeen Hospice Inc. is grateful to Lang Farms Ltd. of Chepstow for their generous $100,000 donation to the Capital Building Fund.

North Perth Fire Department hosts Junior Firefighters Camp

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) held its week-long junior firefighters camp from July 6-10.…

Virtual Town Hall introduces proposed changes to BASWR governance

Pauline Kerr July 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – The July 7 Town Hall on Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) governance provided information on proposed changes and the business case aimed at providing continued service by a sustainable, modernized organization in a municipal services corporation (MSC) format.

Bolton, Peeling lead euchre scores

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Euchre scores for July 8 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton library.

Dog park pop-up events held as fundraising continues

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Dog Park committee hosted its second pop-up dog park event on July 7.…

Council discusses future of Galbraith Memorial Gates, suggests public committee

Rachel Hammermueller July 16, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Morris-Turnberry council discussed the recent dismantling of the Galbraith Memorial Gates at their council meeting July 7, and what comes next, at the request of Mayor Jamie Heffer. 

Team Kroehler hits it out of the Harvest Stage park

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Many delightful curve balls caught in memorable performance

Hall of fame holding open house to mark Owen Sound Legion’s 100th

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

OWEN SOUND - As part of the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary, one of the centenary events is the Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame’s open house, scheduled in the facility’s North Atlantic Room, Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crown position in Mills case expected July 20

Rachel Hammermueller July 16, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

George Mills, the individual arrested in connection with an incident where North Huron Deputy Mayor Kevin Falconer sustained injuries and was hospitalized in February, was for the fourth time before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice downtown Goderich July 13.

Police investigating fatal motor vehicle collision near Walkerton

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – On July 13, at approximately 3:31 p.m., emergency services including South Bruce OPP, Bruce and Grey County Paramedic Services, and the Brockton Fire Department responded to a fatal collision at the intersection of Sideroad 10 South and Concession 4 East Brant, in Brockton. 

What’s happening at the Bruce County Public Library

Christa Ferrier July 16, 2026Columns, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY – The adventures are all summer long! We are excited to welcome Canadian author Daniel Janke this month. For the kiddos, we have the Summer Reading Club Reading Challenge and weekly programs.

Delegation requests AMDSB change meeting time, record meeting videos

Kelsey Bent July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Request is to attract parents to run for trustee role in election; board says it governs itself

CIBC gives Hospital $2,500 sponsorship

Submitted July 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CIBC Walkerton representatives present the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation gala committee members with a $2,500 corporate sponsorship for the Lights and Shadows gala that took place earlier this spring.

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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.

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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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