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Tender approved for Highway 86 resurfacing east of Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although a specific date was not given, Perth County’s Asset Management and Engineering Specialist, Bill Wilson told council the project should begin early this year for two weeks, or less. 

Alice Munro Library hosts special Earth Month scavenger hunt

Cory Bilyea April 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Alice Munro Library is holding a special scavenger hunt in April to highlight Earth Month 2024, with many downtown businesses participating.

Listowel tipi to serve as place of ceremony, healing

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

A tipi is in the process of being erected just outside of the Listowel community and will become a gathering place for Indigenous peoples, for ceremony, healing and learning. 

Wallace U9 Sabres squad wins DQ Challenge Cup

Submitted April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Over the Easter weekend starting on Good Friday, the Wallace Sabres U9LL team travelled to South Huron to compete in the DQ Challenge Cup. The tournament consisted of 12 teams from across midwestern Ontario.   

Carters care

Submitted April 11, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Jo-Ann and Peter Carter are wrapping up their Alzheimer fundraiser, with only a few draw tickets left.

Elma couple inducted onto Ag Wall of Fame

GARY WEST April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Stratford-Perth Museum is honouring and inducting an Atwood Dairy farming couple onto the 2024 Agriculture Wall of Fame.

Council votes to allow Binning Street parking during Cyclones playoffs

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Council amended the agenda at the April 8 meeting to include an item from Lyndon Kowch, director of operations, regarding allowing parking on Binning Street during the Junior Cyclones playoff season. 

Regional February unemployment rate decreases to 4.1%

Midwestern Newspapers April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In March, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 6.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.

Wingham U11 Yellow turn gold at the South Huron DQ Cup

Submitted April 4, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham U11 Yellow team had another successful weekend, winning gold at the South Huron DQ Cup.

Canadiens win 2023-24 Orig6 Sunday Ice League

Submitted April 4, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

On Saturday, March 23 at the NHWCC, the Orig6 Sunday Ice League – based in Wingham and Belmore – completed its 2023-24 season with a year-end tournament.

BCFA and GCFA hold 16th annual Politicians Meeting – largest crowd since pandemic

Pauline Kerr April 4, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The 16th annual Politicians Meeting, organized and sponsored by the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture on March 23, drew over 65 municipal, provincial and federal leaders, as well as representatives from various agricultural organizations.

Masters Physio and Wellness offers variety of services in Teeswater

Submitted April 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros

I am feeling good

Bob Murray April 4, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

I am feeling good. Especially good for an almost 85-year-old senior guy (me) with a number of maladies. 

In Photos: Easter Bunny sighted in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 4, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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Canadian actor, comedian Shaun Majumder coming to Blyth

Cory Bilyea April 4, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Canadian actor and comedian Shaun Majumder will perform at the Blyth Festival Theatre on April 12, bringing his stand-up comedic show, “Hardly Dead,” to rural Ontario.

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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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