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Kin Cares Youth Group holds Paddyfest event for third year in a row

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

On March 10, ten pairs of Grade 5-9 students participated in a fun Cornhole tournament. 

North Perth Introduces Youth Impact Award with annual Citizen of the Year, Inspiration Awards

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth has announced the launch of the Youth Impact Award, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our young citizens. 

Conners qualifies for Open Championship

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

On the opening weekend of Listowel’s 2025 Paddyfest Celebration, Listowel’s hometown golf star…

Brockton mayor comments on flooding situation

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Like most other area residents, Mayor Chris Peabody has been keeping an eye on the water levels in Saugeen River, commenting Tuesday that it didn’t appear to have gone down yet.

Spruce the Bruce provides 66 grants

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Jeff Loney, economic development manager, reported to Bruce County Council that the Spruce the Bruce program “saw a widespread uptake of grants” in 2024, from all eight of the municipalities in Bruce County.

County council to get update on new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr March 20, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The agenda for Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County Council includes an update on the new Official Plan (OP).

North Perth to investigate share the road signs, education campaign to promote safety

Kelsey Bent March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Although last summer council decided not to allow ATVs on municipal trails, staff were asked to investigate the installation of share the road signs on municipal roads which do allow the off-road vehicles. 

North Perth Public Library’s annual poetry contest and upcoming poetry evening

Submitted March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Public Library is hosting its annual poetry contest and accepting submissions until March 28.

Steven Lee Olsen and Jojo Mason take the stage for Paddyfest 2025

Rachel Hammermueller March 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

It was a party for Paddyfest's famous Friday night concert at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Donation strengthens women’s health in Listowel

Submitted March 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation will soon welcome a new mammography unit, thanks largely in part to a major gift from Strong Roots Insurance Brokers. 

United Way free tax clinics helping hundreds

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth United Way are continuing to offer the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program throughout Huron this year to help everyone file their taxes and, hopefully, get some money back.

South Bruce looks to investment options for NWMO funds

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A representative of the ONE Investment group will be invited to address South Bruce Council in the near future to advise it on investment options.

Denny Scott photo JC Smit, also known as Jantina, opened her own shop on Wingham’s main street last week. Called Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar, the shop features local artisans’ and artists’ work, Dutch treats and snacks and coffee, both by the cup and beans. Smit says the community has been incredibly supportive, and she is enjoying running her own business.

New coffee bar, treat and gift shop opens on main street

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

With the opening of Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar on Wingham’s main street, owner JC Smit has made a life-long dream come true.

The South Bruce Blades take on the mid-Huron Huskies.

Blades teams split postseason weekend games

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Playoffs continued in South Bruce over the weekend as the South Bruce Blades minor hockey squads faced tough challenges.

The Wingham Ironmen U11 team take on the Goderich Sailors.

Sailors down Ironmen in post-season action

Denny Scott March 20, 2025Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham Ironmen minor teams pushed through the playoffs on the weekend, facing some difficult challenges as the post-season continues.

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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…

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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