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Local hospitals receive $3,822,936

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is investing $3,822,936 into local hospitals in Huron County to deliver faster and more connected care.

Christian peace and love in an age of unrest

Rev. Michael Mayer August 8, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The world today does not seem very peaceful. That seems pretty obvious. From civil war in south America to carnage in Ukraine and Palestine, the world is in fact anything but peaceful.

Martin Duif headed to Zürich for World Championships

Nicole Beswitherick August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Martin Duif is back on the road. He was recently selected for a Cycling Canada project and will be travelling to Zürich, Switzerland in September for the World Championships in paracycling.

The Trials of Maggie Pollock will make you a believer

Kelsey Bent August 8, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Blyth Festival Theatre’s latest stage performance, The Trials of Maggie Pollock, is based on an unusual trial that took place at the Goderich courthouse in 1920, one where the accused was convicted of witchcraft.

Walkerton Library euchre results

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WALKERTON – Euchre results for Wednesday, July 31 at the Walkerton Library were: Linda Simkins…

County cancels grant program, reinvests money into AEDs

Kelsey Bent August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council previously directed staff to determine the viability of the Cultivating Opportunity grant program, and at the Aug. 1 meeting it was decided that the money associated would be reinvested into the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Police looking for suspects in a North Perth theft

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

South Bruce OPP arrest wanted person in Culross

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

CULROSS – South Bruce OPP have arrested a 31-year-old from Kincardine, who was wanted by police.…

In Photos: Bruce County’s first pro rodeo

David Wood August 8, 2024Local News, Rural, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Holmdale Farms Ltd. celebrated its 150th anniversary by holding Bruce County’s first pro rodeo – Rawhide Rodeo – at the farm on Aug. 3 and 4, in conjunction with Cargill Homecoming. And what a spectacular event it was great entertainment with plenty of excitement. 

Inspired by Nature – The Importance of Reconnecting with Nature

Cory Bilyea August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A conversation with Conservation Scientist Dan Kraus

Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk drew crowds

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk on Perth Line 72 drew crowds of supporters from near and far to wander the golden acres over the long weekend.

Cowbell Brewery celebrates seven years in Blyth

Submitted August 8, 2024Food, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Cowbell Team celebrated seven years at their Blyth-based craft brewery this past August long weekend. The brewery first opened its doors to neighbours in Blyth on Aug. 5, 2017. 

Community agencies in region to share $807,450 in funding

Submitted August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ontario government announced this week that it will be increasing support to community agencies in Huron-Bruce so they can continue to support individuals and families across the province.

Correction – July 25th issue – Walkerton Herald-Times

Midwestern Newspapers August 1, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times

Business hours for Roc N Dukes Pet Supplies were incorrectly reported in an article (Roc N. Dukes loves your pets as much as you do) on page 7 of the July 25 issue of the Walkerton Herald-Times.

Bruce County OP enters final phase; Warden says ‘it’s been a long time coming’

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) is pleased to see the timeline for the county’s new Official Plan on the Aug. 1 meeting agenda.

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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.

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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