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Webinar speakers cite ‘lack of fairness’ in NWMO ‘willing host’ agreement

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER - Protect Our Waterways - No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) hosted a webinar on May 21 titled Where’s the Fairness in the NWMO’s ‘Willing Host’ Decision?

Webinar speakers cite ‘lack of fairness’ in NWMO ‘willing host’ agreement

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Protect Our Waterways - No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) hosted a webinar on May 21 titled Where’s the Fairness in the NWMO’s `Willing Host’ Decision?

Sistema Walkerton held its year-end recital on June 1 at Victoria Jubilee Hall.

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024News

The students performed a range of pieces, from the “Star Wars Main Theme” to “Ode to Joy,” including “Over the Rainbow” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

Summer vibrancy reminder of grandeur of creation

Rev. Michael Mayer June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Dear friends, as we step into the warmth and vibrancy of summer, we are reminded of the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation.

Think you know all about someone? Think again!

Kailey Brock June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Motorcycle gang - what do you picture when you think of this? Long beards, massive groups, tattoos, and leather jackets? Do you also think dirty, reckless and violent? It’s time to see the truth, and hopefully what I am about to share will do just that.

Sixty riders join Bluewater Athletic Association Mountain Bike Race event

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024News

The Bluewater Athletic Association Mountain Bike Race event at the Brant Tract on May 29 involved 60 riders from Owen Sound District Secondary School, St. Mary’s High School, John Diefenbaker Senior School and Georgian Bay Community School.

County working to implement poverty solutions

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Community Safety and Well-Being Planning (CSWBP) action table to address poverty and income disparities, led by the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force, has been implementing solutions to address income challenges in the community.

Downtown Wingham in full bloom

Submitted June 6, 2024Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Wingham BIA flower baskets arrived Friday morning from Greyhaven. The BIA offered…

Ghostwriting

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I have this theory about dogs. The theory is, that the best dogs are not the most well-behaved dogs, they are the most memorable dogs.

Legionnaires management changes hands

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Long-time Listowel Legionnaires General Manager Chris Kurz, announced on May 29 that he would be stepping down from his role. 

True or false exhibit kicks off at Bruce County Museum

Emily Bowen June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The grand opening of True or False: The Fun Science Exhibition on May 16 saw over  100 attendees as the  Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre welcomed the start of the summer season.

The Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast draws over 600 people

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood Firefighters’ Breakfast on June 1 was blessed with fine weather once again, drawing a huge crowd.

Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary Carnagie Hall in New York City on April 20, 2024.

GBPH provides update on blacklegged tick in Grey-Bruce

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Grey Bruce Public Health encourages residents and visitors to take steps to prevent tick bites while outdoors, particularly in locations where ticks typically live, such as in or near wooded or bushy areas, tall grass, or piles of leaves.

Hallahan family supports CT scanner at Wingham and District Hospital

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recognized the fundraising efforts of the Hallahan family for their contribution to local health care.

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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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