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Howick approves culvert replacement on Orange Hill Road

Nicole Beswitherick May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here will be awarded a contract to Nichols Excavating Inc. for $321,625 (plus unrecoverable HST) for the replacement of structure 29 on Orange Hill Road.

Live together in community

Submitted May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Opinion

A call to unity, humility, and Christ-like living stands at the heart of Philippians 2:1–11, a passage that continues to speak powerfully to the Church today.

Denny Scott May 21, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Banner was the winner of the Zehrs Break Time Contest earlier this month.…

Municipality explores options for scattering garden

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Those looking at options for the dignified placing of ashes of loved ones should note that Brockton council is looking at the possibility of having a scattering garden in the Walkerton Cemetery.

Brockton mayor wants to see county road in Pinkerton reopened

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county road through Pinkerton, closed since flooding earlier this spring caused a breach in a private dam, is now, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, “high and dry – the water is 250 feet away.” He said in an interview Tuesday, May 12 that he’d like to see that road reopened sooner rather than la

Collaboration a key topic at hospital board meeting

Pauline Kerr May 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A major topic of discussion during the May 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors was collaboration – including with fellow board members, the leadership of other area hospital corporations and organizations, and with community partners.

Bruce County set to receive federal funding to address substance use, addiction harms reduction

Pauline Kerr May 14, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ruce County is receiving up to $1,139,000 through an Emergency Treatment Funding Agreement with Health Canada.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

Submitted May 14, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

Midwestern Newspapers May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

Submitted May 14, 2026Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

North Perth Pride planning month of family-fun events

Rachel Hammermueller May 14, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

North Perth Pride is gearing up for another month of celebration with events kicking off May 30 and continuing all through June.

Meeting Place Organic Farm Annual Mother’s Day open house and seedling sale

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Visitors enjoyed train and horse-drawn wagon rides before a barbecue lunch and so much more during…

Families urge Ottawa to prioritize MMIWGT2S+ voices

Cory Bilyea May 14, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans, and two spirit people (MMIWGT2S+)…

Bruce County announces Ian Hanney as new director of human services

Submitted May 14, 2026Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Bruce County recently announced the appointment of Ian Hanney as the county’s new director of human services.

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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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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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