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North Perth delves into online budget survey results

Dan McNee September 6, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Every year the municipality puts out the word to all North Perth residents, inviting them to engage in the annual budget process by responding to an online survey found at yoursaynorthperth.ca.

COLUMN: OFA, industry stakeholders connect with municipalities over common interests

Crispin Colvin September 6, 2023Columns, Rural

This year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual general meeting and conference attracted over 2,500 municipal leaders, government officials, civil servants as well as other interested stakeholders. Among those other stakeholders were a wide range of companies and organizations who are co

O’Donnell: BGCDSB ‘excited to welcome back students’

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Gary O’Donnell, director of education for the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, said he’s excited to be welcoming students and family members back for a normal school year.

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has a new website

Submitted September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) has launched a new website which will help provide the Grey-Bruce community with information concerning current areas of priority, ongoing projects, and opportunities for people to become involved. The website can be found at cswbp.brucecounty.on.ca.

Brockton hires new director of community services

Submitted September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Last week, the Municipality of Brockton announced the hiring of Colleen Gillis as director of community services.

Work by local artist Silvana Virdiramo on display at Walkerton library

Submitted September 6, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton branch, is pleased to announce a new installation by local artist Silvana Virdiramo. It will be on display until Oct. 7.

Victoria Jubilee Hall ready to launch exciting fall season of live performances

Submitted September 6, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nothing compares to live performance, and Victoria Jubilee Hall has another great entertainment series set for you to enjoy. You don’t have to leave our area to enjoy world-class, award-winning performances.

Food bank receives donation from Second Hand Rose

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Marilyn Grubb, left, and Mary Busey, right, present a giant cheque for $2,000 from the Second Hand Rose shop to Maryanne Buehlow, for the Walkerton and District Food Bank.

Background of the Walkerton and District Horticultural Society

Joan Weiler-Roseborough September 6, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This is the 12th  and final article in the garden series, presented in loving memory of long-standing society president, Nancy Bajurny. Her passion for gardening and dedication to beautifying our town will be lovingly remembered by many. I hope WHT readers have enjoyed this garden stroll. The follow

Brockton resident charged in intimate partner violence investigation

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 24, South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Huron-Kinloss Township and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

Brockton man facing drug-related charges

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton man has been charged by police with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking following the execution of a search warrant last month.

Bruce County invites residents to complete 2024 budget survey

Submitted September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County has begun building the 2024 municipal budget and is eager to hear input from the public.

Peabody: County begins fall season with a full agenda

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a fairly slow summer, Bruce County council is beginning the fall season on Sept. 7 with a packed agenda.

Brockton councillor calls for measures to make pedestrians safer at busy intersection

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With the replacement of the Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton a couple of years away, local council isn’t putting the safety of pedestrians on the back burner.

Municipality increases rate for reimbursing employees for mileage

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

It’s been 11 years since the last increase in the municipal mileage allowance. A proposal came before council at the Aug. 29 meeting to adjust the rate from the current 50 cents per kilometre, to the Canada Revenue Agency recommended rate of 68 cents.

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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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