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Howick to hire full-time recreation operator

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Council recently approved the full-time recreation operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.

OASIS: Lack of hauled sewage disposal sites a real challenge in Ontario

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Rob MacLellan, representing the Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS) had a clear message for Bruce County council at their June 6 electronic meeting: the lack of hauled sewage disposal sites in Ontario is a real challenge that must be met.

Milverton to Goderich bike ride honours friend; raises money for cancer society

Rachel Hammermueller June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Becky Westman and her friend Gina Smith used to bike the G2G (Guelph to Goderich) trail near their hometown of Milverton. 

Drayton Festival Theatre opens season with 1960s girl power in ‘Beehive’

Marlene Ottens June 13, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion

DRAYTON – Even though I was a very small child during most of the 1960s, I appreciate the variety…

Peabody seeks seat on AMO county caucus

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) has asked for Bruce County council’s support in seeking a seat on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ county caucus. It would be for a two-year term.

LDSS Girl’s Slo-Pitch team wins Huron Perth consolation title, bronze medal at WOSSA

Submitted June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The LDSS Lightning Girl’s Slo-Pitch team won the Huron Perth consolation title and a bronze medal at WOSSA

Lisa Thompson named minister of rural affairs

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.

Howick to hire full-time recreation operator

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The council of the Township of Howick recently approved a full-time Recreation Operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.

Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding for new benches, garbage bins

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.

Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.

Formosa recreation centre welcomes June with Spring Fling Dance

Emily Bowen June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Formosa Lions sponsored the second ever Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, June 1 at the Formosa recreation centre, featuring drinks, dancing and a live band. 

Cody Carter places second in doubles, fourth in singles at World’s Crokinole Tournament

Submitted June 13, 2024News

TAVISTOCK – Cody Carter, 16, of Hanover did extremely well at the World’s Crokinole Tournament…

Peabody: Medical isotopes ‘a booming, expanding field’

Pauline Kerr June 13, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, in his role as warden of Bruce County, attended back-to-back events in Toronto on the weekend focusing on medical isotopes. 

Simon Walley of MaterCare speaks to local CWL groups

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Simon Walley, son of Dr. Robert Walley, founder of MaterCare International, spoke to members of the CWL in Walkerton and Formosa recently, to inform the groups about the work of this organization.

Procter family donates $100,000 for CT Scanner

Submitted June 13, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Procter family from the Belgrave area have donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign to support a brand-new CT Scanner.

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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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