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Preparations begin for Blyth’s 150th

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Two years before the first parade float rolls down Queen Street, Blyth is already dreaming big.

Belonging Matters event to highlight the importance of connection

Submitted August 21, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A workshop on building community belonging is set for Oct. 7 in Clinton. 

Township to recognize local business Howson & Howson for milestone anniversary

Cory Bilyea August 21, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Economic Development Officer Ritu Bhardwaj presented a report to council on Aug. 11 informing councillors and the public of an upcoming celebration in Blyth.

Red Cross appeal launched to support people impacted by Newfoundland fires

Submitted August 21, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 15 the Canadian Red Cross launched the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province.

North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Series continues to grow

Heather MacEwen August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

A large crowd came out to the North Perth Cruisers Retro Revival Friday Series held at the Canadian…

Community BBQ in Formosa Lion’s Park

Emily Bowen August 21, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

An afternoon of fun was enjoyed at the Formosa Lions Park as the Formosa St. Joseph Aid Society held a community barbecue on Aug. 17.

The origin and significance of sundials

Submitted August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Sundials are the oldest method of telling time and use the movement of the sun in the sky to cast a shadow on a marked plate, thereby revealing the hour of day.

Outback Tree Farm hosts CTFO field day

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - Tim and Christine Diebel of Outback Tree Farm, located east of Listowel, hosted the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) field day event on Aug. 16.

More donations towards the X-Ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Campaign

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Two donations of $5,000 and $1,000 put towards the X-Ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Campaign.

Gorrie Gators celebrate end of season

Nicole Beswitherick August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

GORRIE - The Gorrie Gators swim team celebrated the end of its swim season on Aug. 13 at the Howick Optimist Pool.

Bruce County announces Loney as new director of government relations

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Loney as the new director of government relations.

Yesterday Once More goes back to the ‘70s

Marlene Ottens August 21, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

DRAYTON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to…

Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 21 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 21, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From August 23 1993.

Walkerton Senior card results

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Aug. 13.

Golf Fore Hospice raises over $70,000

Submitted August 21, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Golf Fore Hospice committee members held their wrap-up meeting recently.

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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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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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