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Hanover police arrest suspects in stolen vehicle

Midwestern Newspapers February 1, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 26, at 5:50 a.m., Hanover police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on 11th Avenue.

Museum celebrates Black History Month

Submitted February 1, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In recognition of Black History Month this February, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre presents an afternoon of presentations and discussion on Black history and culture in Bruce County.

Battery recycling with Bruce County Public Library

Submitted February 1, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Public Library recognizes the importance of battery disposal and preventing hazardous waste from polluting the environment.

Bluewater Community Radio now broadcasting from Walkerton

Pauline Kerr February 1, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Listeners may not have noticed a difference in Bluewater Community Radio lately, but the team of volunteers at the community station certainly has.

100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce present $24K to Habitat for Humanity

Submitted February 1, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce recently presented its November meeting donation of $24,000 to Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce for their Tiny Homes Project on the Saugeen First Nation.

Library invites patrons to make Valentine’s cards for seniors

Pauline Kerr February 1, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library branches are celebrating Valentine’s Day a bit early, by inviting patrons to make a special Valentine’s card, and drop it off at the library.

Canada needs to spur growth of new small businesses

Frank Stronach January 31, 2024Columns

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) called last Friday “a sad day for many Canadian small business owners.” 

February events at Brockton’s libraries

Christa Ferrier January 31, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

If you are like me, you dream of winter evenings cozied up with a warm blanket, hot drink and good book. This winter, head to the library for something different. We have snowshoes, light therapy lamps, puzzles, DVDs, binoculars, board games, Ontario Parks passes, Bruce County Museum passes, loads o

Farewell From the Editor’s Desk…

Mike Wilson January 31, 2024Columns

As a youngster growing up in Palmerston, I had multiple dreams that I wanted to chase.

Municipal budget time a matter of investing wisely in our future

Pauline Kerr January 31, 2024Columns

This is the time of year when our elected municipal councils show us that we chose well when we cast our ballots in the previous election. They are up to their ears in budget deliberations.

Cartoon: Feb. 1, 2024 – Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times

Submitted January 31, 2024Cartoons

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Brockton council awards tender for Phase 3A of East Ridge

Pauline Kerr January 31, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council has awarded the contract for the East Ridge phase 3A to Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,670,800 plus HST.

Councillors concerned about outcome of repealing Filsinger Drain bylaw

Mike Wilson January 31, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

After much discussion, council voted 4-3 in a recorded vote to repeal bylaws 2018-67 and 2020-34 regarding the Filsinger Municipal Drain on Jan. 23.

Grey Bruce Public Health: Voluntary amalgamations of health units back on the table

Pauline Kerr January 31, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Jan. 26 meeting of Grey Bruce Public Health began with the election of a new chair and vice-chair.

Peabody: IPM delegation at county council means good news for Brockton

Pauline Kerr January 31, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, said Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council has quite a bit of good news for Brockton.

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

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.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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