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Huron-Perth Catholic District School board welcomes new Bishop for Diocese of London

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) representatives say the board joins the faithful across the Diocese of London in celebrating the announcement by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV

Celebrating Earth Day; a look at Arbor Day in the papers

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we move further into spring and temperatures rise, many people will be eager to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the sunshine or planning their gardens.

Local unemployment rate rises to 5.3%

Submitted April 30, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased  in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

Walkerton Legion Branch 102 presents awards for the 2025 Remembrance Poster and Literary Competitions

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Walkerton Legion Branch 102 recently presented three District C awards for the 2025…

Mildmay native Owen Riegling plays Toronto’s Massey Hall, launches In the Feeling album

Submitted April 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Mildmay Town Crier, Music, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO - A large number of area residents were on hand as Mildmay native Owen Riegling played Toronto’s Massey Hall on April 18 in celebration of the launch of his In the Feeling album.

What is causing the increase in mental illness in Canadian youth?

Abigail Brubacher April 30, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner

Recent studies show that there have been significant changes in the mental health and wellness of…

Creative Needle Club

Submitted April 30, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Listowel Mennonite Church.

Walkerton Rotary Club learns about Meal Mates program

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton was pleased to have Lindsay Welsh and Avery Osthoff from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS)  as guest speakers at our recent meeting to talk about the Meal Mates program.

Museum inviting public input

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is inviting residents and visitors to share their thoughts through a public survey as it begins work on a new four-year strategic plan.

Individual charged in fatal collision in Mapleton

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MAPLETON TOWNSHIP - Police have charged an individual in connection with a double fatal collision from Oct. 2, 2025.

100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce support housing and mental health

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY BRUCE - 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce have once again demonstrated the power of collective giving, announcing a landmark donation of $39,400 to the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (CMHAGB). The funding was raised at the group’s first meeting of 2026, held on March 28.

Cargill Rookies take bronze at nationals

Submitted April 30, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - What a way to complete a remarkable season!

Joey Prevost discovers ‘message in a bottle’ from Brian Raper

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - The day was April 17, exactly nine years and one month after the bottle was put in the river on the Cargill bridge during the St. Patrick’s Day festival.

Upcoming Bruce County Museum exhibit brings visibility to substance-related loss

Submitted April 30, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) is inviting the public to the opening of  show named they are loved – an epidemic of grief, a new installation by artist Tracey-Mae Chambers, on Friday, May 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.

North Perth Council supports Listowel distiller’s application to serve by the glass

Kelsey Bent April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A local distiller has received council support for an application to serve by the glass.

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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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Listowel’s Night Market was packed

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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.

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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.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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