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Capitals acquire Thompson from Tavistock

Mike Wilson November 8, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals have acquired some additional firepower in the forward corps.

Thundercats earn three points over weekend

Mike Wilson November 8, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Durham Thundercats earned a weekend split in Ontario Elite Hockey League action over the weekend, skating to a win at home against Erin and dropping an overtime decision in Creemore.

Pats blank Caps in Saturday road test

Dan McNee November 8, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After allowing only one goal over their two previous outings, the Walkerton Capitals found themselves in a scoring drought of their own in a 6-0 loss to the Mount Forest Patriots on Nov. 4.

St. Teresa School soccer teams have successful tournament

Submitted November 8, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton travelled to Hanover to compete at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Soccer Tournament. The girls’ team and the boys’ team each played four fast-paced games, where they

Regional Trades Fair coming to Walkerton, Owen Sound

Submitted November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is set to host two regional trade fairs during November.

WES for Youth Online receives grant to advance mental health e-counselling

Submitted November 8, 2023News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WES for Youth Online, founded in Walkerton in 2012, has made significant progress and received notable support in its mission to provide free, professional e-counselling services to youth across the entire province of Ontario.

South Bruce residents tour OPG facilities

Submitted November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce community members toured Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facilities to learn about current storage and waste management processes for high-, intermediate-, and low-level nuclear waste on Friday, Oct. 27.

Bruce County appoints new Deputy CAO

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has announced the appointment of Sean Morphy as its new deputy chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Dec. 16.

OPP respond to 29 crashes involving deer during two-week period

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

For hunters, bagging a deer every day is a good thing. That’s not the case for drivers on local roadways.

Brockton resident killed in Howick Township crash

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A two-vehicle intersection-related motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck has claimed the life of a Brockton resident. 

Brockton resident charged in attempted break-in

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton resident is one of four people facing charges by Wellington County OPP in relation to a reported break-in at a Harriston address.

Regional unemployment rate drops to 3.6 per cent

Midwestern Newspapers November 8, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

While the provincial unemployment rate increased last month, the local rate dropped to below four per cent.

Peabody expresses concern over upcoming OEB hearing

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, is expressing concern over the Nov. 14 hearing before the Ontario Energy Board, regarding the EPCOR Natural Gas Brockton Expansion project.

Volunteers needed for food drive

Submitted November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton & District Food Bank is looking for a few more volunteers to help out during the annual CKNX Food Drive. 

Walkerton and District Food Bank: Making a list and checking it twice

Pauline Kerr November 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Food Bank is “making a list and checking it twice” to make sure everyone’s Christmas is a good one.

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Select Your Region

“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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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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