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Listowel Senior, Junior Legionnaires have winning weekend

Nicole Beswitherick June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires (pictured) were back at the John Bell diamond in Listowel on Friday, May 29 to take on the Mitchell Brewers.

Bruce Grey Catholic school board expands measurement based mental health supports for students

Emily Bowen June 4, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is expanding its approach to student mental health care through data-driven programming.

North Perth Pride holds its annual family Pride event

Heather MacEwen June 4, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

LISTOWEL – North Perth Pride held a family Pride event at the Listowel Kin Station on May 30. The…

Westfield students visit local businesses as part of local field trip

Patrick Raftis June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School visited the offices of the Listowel Banner and The Ranch 100.1 as part of a local field trip to learn on May 27.

Warden concerned over rise in overnight shelter stays

Pauline Kerr June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A report from human services, presented by Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, contained information Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) said he found concerning.

North Perth Westfield Elementary School takes part in University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Contest

Submitted June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - On May 15, Grade 7 and 8 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School took part in the University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Contest.

Grey-Bruce regional mock trial tournament returns

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEN SOUND - Students from five local secondary schools competed in the second annual Grey-Bruce Regional Mock Trial Tournament at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on May 8, 2026.

Wingham theatre packed for CKNX Barn Dance Reunion Show

Patrick Raftis June 4, 2026Arts & Entertainment

WINGHAM - The CKNX Barn Dance Reunion show, part of the local radio station’s 100th anniversary celebrations, at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on May 31 included performers from local radio and television shows, the original touring Barn Dance productions and the later Barn Dance Historical Society

Wingham’s Walk for Alzheimer’s raises $37,000 over the weekend

Heather MacEwen June 4, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s took place on May 30. Approximately 80 community…

Stay cool and stay safe during extreme heat county officials urge

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Summer brings warm weather and sunshine, but it can also bring extreme heat events with very high temperatures and often high humidity Bruce County emergency management officials warn.

Council approves snow fence at Wallace Optimist Park, which has been closed by delayed drainage work

Kelsey Bent June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In an effort to get the Wallace Optimist Park reopened as quickly as possible, council approved snow fencing around newly completed drainage work. Additionally, council asked for an investigation into the future of the park, with relocation of the park as a possibility.

Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in Stratford’s development

Megan Lockhart June 4, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The Eidt family has a long and significant history in Stratford. This week, we are highlighting Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in the city’s development.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board partners with Nuclear Innovation Institute to host hands-on student showcase

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TIVERTON - The energy was electric at the Nuclear Innovation Institute Advance Technology Campus as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board hosted its 2026 Skills Expo on May 20.

Jingle Dresses on display at Kincardine Branch, Bruce County Public Library

Submitted June 4, 2026News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

KINCARDINE - The Bruce County Public Library’s Kincardine Branch is currently hosting a display of 34 traditional Jingle Dresses created by the Jingle Dress Sewing Circle.

Kids have learning problems? Do not blame COVID

Pauline Kerr June 4, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The latest in a continuing series of problems being blamed on the global pandemic is boys falling behind at school.

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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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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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