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Atwood Canada Day parade, celebrations in photos

Nicole Beswitherick July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

(Nicole Beswitherick photos) ATWOOD – The Atwood Lions Club held its 67th Canada Day celebration…

When life hands you lemons…make lemonade

Cory Bilyea July 4, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

As many of you know, my husband and I have been making plans to move to BC for several years, and up until Monday night, we thought those plans were finally coming to fruition.

Wingham resident turns 105

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Jo English of Wingham turned 105 on June 22.

Howick Township now enforcing swimming pool enclosure bylaw

Nicole Beswitherick July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Township council accepted a report and approved bylaw no. 38-2024, a swimming pool enclosure bylaw, at its June 25 meeting.

Playground fundraising goal reached for North Perth Westfield

Patrick Raftis July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A fundraising committee has reached its latest target goal so there is more playground equipment on the way to North Perth Westfield Elementary School.

Learn to accept God’s soul-tending invitation to rest

Nancy Frey July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Opinion

Do you have a day of rest every week? The commandment about Sabbath rest is the longest of the ten…

Walkerton’s celebration of the nation

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton’s Centennial Park was a great place to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, with birthday cake, hotdogs, games, entertainment and loads of fun in the sun.

Pedal for Saugeen Hospice: cyclists invited to ‘pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count’

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pedal for Saugeen Hospice is a new event for cycling enthusiasts to “pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count.”

County launches Safety and Well-Being site

Submitted July 4, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Huron County launched its Community Safety and Well-Being for Huron website on June 24. 

Pathway to the Past: Our Carnegie Library

Jessica Carter July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

After being encouraged and advised by then MP John Richardson to apply for funding for the library…

County unveils new sign in council chamber

Pauline Kerr July 4, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County council chamber has a new sign, indicative of a new vision for the county, as “a welcoming, innovative, and thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”

Wingham and Area Historical Society oral history project grand opening held June 24

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alice Munro Library hosted the grand opening of the Wingham and District Historical Society’s (WDHS Our Stories, Our Voices display at a well-attended event on June 24.

Huron County and AMDSB Unveil New Student-Created Cookbook

Submitted July 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron, in collaboration with the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Multilingual Language Learning team, is thrilled to announce the completion of an innovative project that brought together students from four AMDSB high schools.

OPP announces results of Canada Road Safety Week campaign

Submitted July 4, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Canada Road Safety Week ran from June 21 to July 1, with OPP officers focusing on the “big four” causal factors in serious collision on OPP patrolled roadways – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and failing to wear a seatbelt.

Howick Council to enter agreement with R&R Pet Paradise

Nicole Beswitherick July 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council provided direction to staff to draft an agreement with R&R Pet Paradise of Harriston, including certain stipulations.

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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…

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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