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Council offers letter of support to Listowel Gardens developer, ahead of passing housing CIP

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although the intention of the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is to improve the local housing market, it appears that its development has hindered the Listowel Gardens housing project.

Bruce County Council endorses Global Partnership for Nuclear Host Communities declaration

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

Council has endorsed a declaration that creates a framework for communities engaging with the nuclear sector.

Walk to support first responder mental health to run for 24 hours at local walking track

Submitted June 20, 2024News

Everyone is welcome to walk this weekend to support first responders and raise awareness about mental health. 

GBPH advises people to protect against heat-related illnesses

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024News

With the Grey-Bruce area expected to experience a prolonged heat event for much of this week, Grey Bruce Public Health is urging residents and visitors to take steps to safeguard their health and prevent potential heat-related illnesses.

Brockton honours community volunteers at gala event in Cargill

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – An estimated 100 people gathered at the Cargill community centre on Thursday, June 13.

Atwood Cheese Company began under different name

Betty Jo Belton June 20, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Atwood Cheese Company Limited was started as a co-operative venture by local farmers under the name Elma Cheese and Butter Company in 1879. 

South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour: what a way to celebrate Father’s Day!

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This year’s 24th annual South Bruce Father’s Day Vintage Tractor Tour featured displays at sites throughout South Bruce, including two in Mildmay.

Be prepared for summer thunderstorms

Submitted June 20, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While this areas was expected to be enduring a major heat wave this week, the the County of Bruce is also warning residents to be prepared for severe thunderstorms that often accompany warm weather.

Bat in Stratford tests positive for rabies

Submitted June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

A bat in Stratford has tested positive for the rabies virus. 

Two charged following drug trafficking investigation in Perth and Huron

Submitted June 20, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A resident of West Perth and a resident of Huron East have been arrested on multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Perth and Huron Counties on June 13. 

Museum presents screening of film Solo

Submitted June 20, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre proudly presents the first of four films in its special 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) series, aimed at bringing the best of international cinema to Bruce County.

Bear-y good time at Teddy Bear Family Play Day

Cory Bilyea June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre held its annual Teddy Bear Family Play Day on June 15 at Listowel Memorial Park. The well-attended event featured a variety of fun and interactive play zones including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, train rides and teddy bears.

Conners qualifies for Olympics

Midwestern Newspapers June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.

GBPH notified of 15 opioid overdoses, one fatal overdose in 10 days

Submitted June 20, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is advising people who use unregulated street drugs to exercise extreme caution with each dose and follow critical harm reduction recommendations after receiving reports of additional suspected opioid overdoses, including one fatality, in the area.

World War Two Lancaster bomber pictured over Listowel

Submitted June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The restored World War Two Lancaster bomber flew over Listowel on its way to Goderich on June 14. The plane which had been in Godrich as a military monument was puchased in 1977 by Canada’s Warplane Museum and restored it to flying condition. These photos from the North Perth Chamber of Commerce Fac

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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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