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The iris is Stratford’s civic flower

Ellen Thomas June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As most know, Ontario’s official flower is the white trillium. Found in the forests and woodlands…

Bruce County Public Library receives Dementia-Friendly designation

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

Did you know that more than 730,000 people in Canada are living with dementia, a general word for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain?

Staff pressures continue at local hospitals

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

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard during various reports at the June 5 meeting that staffing pressures continue at all SBGHC sites.

Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn

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

Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.

Local resolution endorsed for alPHa annual meeting

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

A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.

Flyover tribute to Andrew McKeever planned for Decoration Day

Patrick Raftis June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Decoration Day services in Listowel will this year will feature a flyover tribute to…

Legionnaires celebrate Listowel Minor Ball Day

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – June 8 was Listowel Minor Ball Day (LMBA Day) at the John Bell Baseball Diamond.

Bluewater District School Board announces 2024-2025 administrative placements

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

Bluewater District School Board has announced administrative placements effective for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools open June 10

Rachel Hammermueller June 6, 2024Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Recreation and Facilities Department updated South Bruce Council on May 28 that both Teeswater Culross Swimming Pool and Mildmay Carrick Swimming Pool passed inspection and will open as planned on June 10.

Mr. Livingstone, I presume?

Jessica Carter June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Last month I wrote about Mr. John Livingston, the man who co-owned a linseed company with his brother James and built Livingstone Manor.

Walkerton District Secondary School Class of ’64 celebrates 60th reunion

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

It’s been 10 years since the last time the Walkerton District Secondary School (now called Walkerton District Community School) Class of ’64 held a milestone reunion.

North Perth Imagination Library receive a positive response in its first month

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council here was updated on the community response since the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in North Perth, at its May 26 meeting.

Peabody: Delay in splashpad permitting could mean a long, hot summer for Walkerton kids

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

Mayor Chris Peabody commented that he’s not at all pleased with the delay in reopening the splashpad in Centennial Park.

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?

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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.

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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

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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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