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David Mackey opens Liberal campaign election office in Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - “This gathering is another step for us to build a stronger community in Perth-Wellington and a stronger community in Perth-Wellington is how we make Canada strong,” Liberal Party of Canada, Perth-Wellington candidate David Mackey said at the opening of his campaign office in Listowel on A

Cargill Rookies Broomball Champions

Cargill Rookies claim provincial gold after undefeated season

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Cargill Rookies broomball team had an impressive season, going undefeated across several tournaments and once again claiming provincial gold.

Millions transferred to reserves by county council

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Due to some changes to the Bruce County 2024 actual financial statements, Bruce County Council was able to earmark $2.83 million for reserves and pull $447,348 from development charges for 2024 projects.

South Bruce receives $65,621.38 from WSIB

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of South Bruce received $65,621.38 from the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as a surplus rebate.

Well Community Collective looks to aid youth in four-county area

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Shannon McGavin briefed Bruce County Council on the advancement of the Well Community Collective during council’s April 3 meeting.

SBGHC marks new hires, decline in agency nurse usage

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

During the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s April 2 Board of Directors meeting, a number of positive staffing announcements were made by staff and board members.

4-H Ontario announces new 2025 4-H ambassadors

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

GUELPH - 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of four ambassadors  who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province in 2025.

Listowel Agricultural Society’s 2025 Taste of the World event a success

Kelsey Bent April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A large crowd was on hand at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on April 6, looking for a taste of the international cuisine served as part of the Taste of the World event, organized by the Listowel Agricultural Society.

U15 Cyclones wrap up season at OMHA championship tournament

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones U15 Tier 2 team faced Shallow Lake in a best of three series. With the series tied at one the Cyclones battled hard and clinched the WOAA championship title on March 19. 

SBGHC implements measures to prevent spread of measles

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mandy Dobson, director of clinical support and ambulatory care services, reported that the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is preparing for measles outbreaks.

Durham Street Bridge Reconstruction Delay Flood

Flooding delays Durham Street Bridge

Denny Scott April 10, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ongoing work on the Durham Street Bridge has been delayed due to flood damage caused earlier this year.

HPPH warns of new measles exposures

Submitted April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

CLINTON - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several new measles exposures in the area.

Council seeking feedback on implementation of compost program

Kelsey Bent April 10, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Although North Perth offers many waste collection and recycling services, there are limited solutions to divert organic waste items from the landfill.

The Mystery of Andrew Wilson – a continuation

Jan Briggs-McGowan and David Lamb April 10, 2025Editorials, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In an earlier article about the 175th Anniversary of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Walkerton,…

County to work on general TIEF programs

Denny Scott April 10, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County staff will be fast-tracking work with a developer in Brockton looking to build affordable housing.

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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…

See all Kincardine 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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

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

See all Listowel 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. 

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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