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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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North Perth residents to perform in ‘White Christmas – The Musical’

HARRISTON – Several North Perth residents, including a father-daughter duo, will be part of the cast of an upcoming holiday-themed stage musical here.

Howick holds Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich

FORDWICH – The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) held a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 8.

See all Listowel area articles.

New teachers paired with experienced mentors

CHESLEY – New teachers joining the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are being matched with experienced colleagues in similar teaching roles as part of a program designed to support their first years in the classroom.

Bluewater board works to fill supply staff gaps

CHESLEY – The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) hired 308 supply employees in 2025-26, increasing its supply workforce by 43 as it continues efforts to recruit and retain staff.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Knights of Columbus serve monthly breakfast

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Knights of Columbus’ monthly breakfast was held Sunday, Nov. 8.

Veterans Dine at the Walkerton Legion

WALKERTON - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 Walkerton hosted its annual Veterans’ Dinner on Nov. 7.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick holds Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich

FORDWICH – The Township of Howick and the Brussels Legion (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 218) held a Remembrance Day ceremony in Fordwich on the afternoon of Nov. 8.

Blyth Art Gallery to host holiday community art show

The show includes works of local artists of all experience levels.

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

Knights of Columbus serve monthly breakfast

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Knights of Columbus’ monthly breakfast was held Sunday, Nov. 8.

Veterans Dine at the Walkerton Legion

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 Walkerton hosted its annual Veterans’ Dinner on Nov. 7.

Sawmill expansion continues toward 2027 opening

By Emily Bowen

MILDMAY – Construction continues on the 30,000-square-foot expansion at Bernie McGlynn Lumber Ltd., with workers focused on the building’s roof as the project moves toward an expected opening in early 2027.

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