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North Perth council supports Elma Street severance application for four-plex, home

Kelsey Bent July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – At the July 6 North Perth council meeting, an application proposing to build a single detached home and four-plex residential building at 740 Elma Street West  was supported. Although not included in the planning report, a delegate at the meeting said this stems from the expropriation at

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

Emily Bowen July 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

Emily Bowen July 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

South Bruce building activity rises sharply in first half of 2026

Emily Bowen July 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - Building activity in South Bruce increased significantly during the first half of 2026.

Application for federal funding to build a new arena has been submitted

Pauline Kerr July 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The application has been submitted, it meets the requirements listed, and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is hopeful of success.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Denny Scott July 23, 2026Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

Magwood’s present a donation of $12,708 to Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee

Submitted July 23, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – George and Susan Magwood (centre) present a donation of $12,708 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee Members

South Bruce scales back emergency generator project to stay within $50,000 grant

Emily Bowen July 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a scaled-back emergency generator project that will see a mobile diesel generator and one electrical connection installed at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre.

Bruce County council approves new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr July 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The planning document that will guide growth and development in the county for the next 20 years has been approved by council and forwarded to the province.

Tie vote stalls $565K John Street reconstruction after heated South Bruce debate

Emily Bowen July 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - A proposed contract for the reconstruction of John Street in Mildmay was defeated after a tied vote at South Bruce council’s July 14 meeting.

Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario

Rachel Hammermueller July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…

South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner

Emily Bowen July 18, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.

Businesses prepare for IPM arrival

Emily Bowen July 18, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)

Bruce County IPM preparations enter final stretch ahead of September event

Emily Bowen July 18, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - With less than 70 days remaining before the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, preparations are continuing across Bruce County...

Saugeen Student Start-Up Program helps youth turn ideas into businesses

Emily Bowen July 18, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) has returned for its seventh year.

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

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Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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