HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.
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Recycling changes good news for residents, not so good for businesses: Peabody
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday, July 22, that a meeting of members of Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) is being held this week in Port Elgin to work on details involving provincially mandated changes to recycling. Peabody is chairing the meeting.
Long-time Listowel Banner Editor, Marion Duke to officially open Listowel’s 150th Anniversary weekend
Long-time voice of the community and past editor of the Listowel Banner, Marion Duke, is slated to officially kick-start Listowel’s 150th Anniversary at its opening ceremonies on Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Listowel Clock Tower.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks
From July 24, 1990:
Are new provincial policies getting in the way of uncovering history?
A recent conversation at North Perth Council, about policy changes to come from Ontario’s Bill 17, reminded me of an article I read in the Guardian from a few years ago.
Monkton Muskrats beginning to ‘gel’ as season pushes on
The Monkton Muskrats of the Huron County Fastball league have “been on a bit of a roller coaster” this season according to team representative Scott Kemp.
North Perth closes Kin Trail Bridge in Listowel
LISTOWEL - On July 21, the Municipality of North Perth posted on their social media platforms that the Kin Trail Bridge, located between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, will be closed for maintenance during the week of July 21-25.
Jillian Ohm crowned 2025-26 Listowel Fair Ambassador
LISTOWEL - Judges were in agreement on two things at the Listowel Fair Ambassador competition. The first was that this was one of the toughest competitions that they had judged; and the second, that Jillian Ohm should be crowned the 2025-26 ambassador of the fair.
Stingers take top spot in Huron County fastball league
The Belmore Stingers are sitting atop the Huron County Fastball League, moving ahead of the Sebringville Sting with a win over Milverton over the weekend.
Sun shines for Summer Streetfest in Walkerton
WALKERTON - What could be better than Summer Streetfest in Walkerton on July 18?
Third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament raises money to sponsor children in LMBA
LISTOWEL - The third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament was held from July 18 to 20.
Rippers continue to push forward after rough season start
Despite a slow start to the season, Chad Martin, representative of the Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers, says the team is pulling together.
An open letter to North Huron’s Coun. Chris Palmer
Last year, I had the privilege of attending the Women in Nuclear Conference in Niagara Falls as…
Senior, Junior Legionnaires take on the Mitchell Astros
MITCHELL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires went up against the Mitchell Astros on Friday, July 4 in Mitchell – losing 5-3.
Preliminary numbers show reduction in opioid deaths, poisonings
GREY-BRUCE – The Grey-Bruce Board of Health heard a report at the June 27 meeting that shows a promising trend in reduced opioid deaths and poisonings. However, according to Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, it’s too soon to view the trend as anything more than that.
