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‘God willin’ and the creek don’t rise’

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A lot of our communities have stormwater and sewer systems that would qualify as antiques, were they cars.

Teeswater Pipe Band visits Walkerton

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Teeswater Highlanders Pipe Band put on a wonderful performance for an appreciative crowd on a chilly July 18 evening, in the Walkerton Legion parking lot.

Williams Drainage celebrates 40 years in business

Matt Williams July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – There have been a lot of changes in the drainage industry over the last 40 years. …

Brockton council to seek legal opinion on Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On April 17, the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover held a joint meeting at the Elmwood community centre to discuss the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport.

The most important Commandment

Kevin Nethercott July 25, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

“One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question:…

LWHA board announces hiring of Esther Millar as CEO

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) board has announced the hiring of Esther Millar as incoming  president and CEO,  effective September 9, 2024.

Microsoft outage on July 19 had impact on local health care

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

While the global Microsoft outage didn’t affect health care in this area directly, patients did feel the impact.

Report names firefighter recruitment, strategy for false alarms, among others as a focus for NPFD

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although provincial legislation requires all municipalities to conduct a community risk assessment (CRA), Manager of Development & Protective Services/ Fire Chief Janny Pape said, “By identifying fire and safety risks and prioritizing those risks, fire departments are better positioned to determine

Township of Howick now implementing proactive bylaw enforcement

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A hybrid, proactive bylaw enforcement policy is now in place for the Township here.

Household hazardous waste collection in Teeswater on Saturday, July 27

Submitted July 25, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce County is holding a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, July 27, at the Teeswater Public Works, located at 21 Gordon St. East, Teeswater. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon.

Listowel Banner July 25, 2024 turnbacks

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

2014 - Candice De Weerd was crowned the 2014 Listowel Fair Ambassador

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 259 donates $10,000 to MRI Campaign

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 259 made a $10,000 donation toward the Palmerston and District…

LWHA announce reopening of Listowel obstetrics

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – In a post on its social media platforms, Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance…

Streetfest 2024 features fun in the sun and bargains galore

Pauline Kerr July 25, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Streetfest 2024 on July 19 saw Walkerton’s downtown take on a carnival atmosphere as townsfolk and visitors alike celebrated summer, great shopping, good food and the chance to have fun.

‘Fair time’ had at the 168th annual Listowel Agricultural Fair

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The 168th annual Listowel Fair officially began on July 18 with the opening of…

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

Columnists

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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