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Agri-Food Discovery Centre architect designs unveiled at AGM

Kelsey Bent April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Moriyama Teshima Architects' designs for the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre – slated to be built beside the Steve Kerr Memorial  Complex here – depict the centre dedicated to agricultural science as a campus for visiting and learning.

North Huron Council approves lease extension for Blyth G2G Trail

Cory Bilyea April 2, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - North Huron Council here has approved a five-year lease extension and an amended agreement for a portion of the former Goderich to Guelph (G2G) Rail Trail.

Provincial appointees named to local board of health

Pauline Kerr April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - A communication from Jim Pine and Dr Eileen de Villa, special advisors to the chief medical officer of health for the province, named two provincial appointments to the Grey Bruce Board of Health. This was the sixth communication from the special advisors. 

Tournament will raise funds for ballpark

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The Community Parks Association here will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.

Grey Bruce Singers set to perform spring show Together We Are Better

Submitted April 2, 2026Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Snowdrops are out, tulips are starting to poke their leaves up and the Grey Bruce Singers are again presenting their spring concert, Together We Are Better.

Land owner ‘disappointed’ in council not passing zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its most recent meeting, council here heard a delegation from resident Rob Kienapple regarding the township’s zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment – which failed to gain approval at the March 10 meeting.

SVCA presents report to Brockton on 20 years of water quality data

Pauline Kerr April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Emily Williamson, Saugeen Conservation water quality technician, made a presentation to Brockton Council on March 24 about SVCA’s water quality program.

North Perth Council reduces affordable housing commitment to 15 years, maintains funding

Kelsey Bent April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A 15-year commitment to affordable housing will be expected for anyone planning to create an additional residential unit on their property and applying for funding from North Perth. This reduction from a 20-year commitment received council approval last week.

Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation

Submitted April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.

Grey County Choir returns to Formosa church for Bach’s St. John Passion

Karen Snyder, Sagueen Bach Chorale April 2, 2026Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - How a Bavarian king and a Grey County farmer made it possible for music lovers to have access to the most remarkable concert hall: the Immaculate Conception Church in Formosa.

Council not proceeding with day care centre in Howick Township

Nicole Beswitherick April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.

North Perth approves mayor’s budget amendment to include OPP, Maitland Valley

Kelsey Bent April 2, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Following North Perth Council’s endorsement on March 23, 2026, the Mayor’s 2026 Budget was amended in correlation with the strong mayor powers framework.

Walkerton Herald-Times April 2 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 2, 2026Pieces of the Past, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

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Stress can take a tragic toll

Pauline Kerr April 2, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The recent tragedy at La Guardia raised questions, as yet unanswered, about the safety of air travel, primarily, if there were enough air traffic controllers on duty there the night of the collision between plane and fire truck.

Hospital shares workforce survey results

Submitted April 2, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) has shared results of its 2025–26 Global Workforce Survey. 

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Listowel Chamber hosts successful woman’s night

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Chamber of Commerce hosted its Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event the…

Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership

LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.

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Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

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Council authorizes sale of Augusta Street

Council here authorized selling a portion of Augusta Street in Lowertown at the end of their meeting March 17. 

Morris-Turnberry manages surplus from 2025 expenditures

Council carried a motion approving the year-end balance of a surplus of $142,432.66, to be transferred to the municipality’s General Reserve.

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Editorial

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

South Bruce council approves zoning change for major McGlynn lumber expansion

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A major expansion of South Bruce Flooring’s parent operation has received the green light from municipal council, moving forward with what was described by council as a “long process.”

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