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Spark program offers grants, mentorship, for new tourism ideas in Bruce County

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A sixth round of the “Spark” mentorship and grants program has been launched to encourage Bruce County entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region.

Malayalee community hosts Onam celebration

Patrick Raftis September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth Malayalee Samaajam (NPMS), hosted an Onam celebration at the Agricultural Hall here on Sept. 7.

Victoria Jubilee Hall announces latest entertainment series

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nothing compares to live performance, and Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) has another great entertainment series set for you to enjoy. 

Council appoints building official

Rachel Hammermueller September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Council here received the Q2 Activity Report reviewing activity by the Building Department at the Sept. 9 meeting. 

Listowel Christian School celebrates 50 years

Rachel Hammermueller September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel Christian School celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 7 with speeches, photo memories, food and fellowship.

The U11 Elma Express wins silver medal in A division finals

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The U11 Elma Express blue team showed remarkable determination and improvement throughout the year, culminating in a well-deserved silver medal in the A division finals.

Ontario students going back-to-basics with fewer distractions this fall

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner

Province limiting cellphone use in class, banning vaping and rolling out more modernized curriculum

GBPH issues opioid alert following reports of more drug poisonings

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One fatal and seven non-fatal suspected opioid-related drug poisonings have been reported to Grey Bruce Public Health over seven days, prompting the organization to issue an opioid overdose alert on Sept. 9.

Billy Graham movie nights set for Chesley Sept. 20 and Oct. 18

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Many people will recall the Billy Graham specials which appeared on television for decades.

County replaces paramedic commander vehicle

Kelsey Bent September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It appears as though Perth County council and staff are trying to catch up with the ever-moving target that is increasing vehicle prices. 

Touch a Truck time in Listowel

Patrick Raftis September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department and local OPP hosted a Touch a Truck event in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 8.

Cyclones set to open GOHL season on the road

Nicole Beswitherick September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones shown in pre-season action

It’s time to turn off distractions and focus on what is truly important

Submitted September 12, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

Reverend Ernie Naylor

Walkerton card results – September 12

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results from Sept. 4 at the Walkerton Library.

Impaired driver arrested during RIDE program stop

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

A driver is facing an impaired driving charge as a result of an OPP RIDE check, a police report states. 

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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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