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Honouring those who fought in the Battle of Britain

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover Air Cadet Squadron 812 “Buck’s Crossing” held a parade in recognition of the Battle of Britain on Sept. 16 at Victory Baptist Church, Hanover.

Saugeen Conservation board looks at first draft of new annual report – first one since 2019

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA – For the first time in a number of years, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority will be producing an annual report.

Brockton holds public information meeting on development charges

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Tuesday evening’s council meeting was preceded by a public information meeting on development charges (DCs).

Caps welcome fans back with exciting season opener

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The 2024-25 Walkerton Capitals PJHL (Jr. C) team welcomed back their fans with a season opener than kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Hanover Aerials Gymnastics officially opens

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024Business, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Area youth have a new facility that caters to their needs, and in the words of Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson, will one day produce an Olympic gymnast.

Run 4 Health helps Walkerton Hospital Foundation cross the finish line for new medical equipment

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024News

Who won the Run 4 Health event on Sunday, Sept. 22? The entire community!

Listowel murals highlight shared experiences, facilitate conversation about local stigma

Rachel Hammermueller September 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local artists and volunteers Christine Campbell and Naomi McIlroy, along with The Village Founder and Executive Director Andrea Charest, showed the Banner two new murals inside The Village created by Campbell and McIlroy.

Time to take a look at what voters care about

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Before we cast our ballots in the next election, be it federal (could happen any time, Oct. 20, 2025 at the latest), provincial (June 4, 2026 at the latest) or municipal (Oct. 26, 2026), we had better figure out what we are voting for – or against.

Lobb invites nominations for commemorative medal

Submitted September 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In recognition of the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, a new Canadian commemorative medal has been created to honor outstanding citizens who have made a significant impact in their communities. 

South Bruce OPP seeks assistance with investigation into altercation

Submitted September 19, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit is seeking public assistance with an ongoing criminal investigation in Walkerton.

Local cadets travel to Borden, Vancouver Island for training camps

Nicole Beswitherick September 19, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

This past summer, a handful of students of the 543 Wingham Air Cadets travelled to either Borden,…

GREAN urges support for heat pumps

Submitted September 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Growing Rural Environmental Action Network (GREAN) is encouraging Huron-Bruce residents to sign a nationwide petition promoting free heat pumps for all Canadians.

Listowel hosts 43rd annual Terry Fox Run

Nicole Beswitherick September 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The 43rd annual Listowel Terry Fox Run was held on the afternoon of Sept. 15. Handfuls…

Wingham Terry Fox Run raises $33,538

Nicole Beswitherick September 19, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Wingham Terry Fox Run was held on Sept. 15 with about 250 participants walking, running…

Key child care recommendations ‘all about staffing’

Pauline Kerr September 19, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton’s Child Care Centre has seen substantial growth since it opened, from 25 children in 1971 to its current 117 child-care spaces and 106 school-age spaces.

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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…

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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. 

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.

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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. 

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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