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South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

Emily Bowen April 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

United Housing, library CEO address concerns voiced about library redevelopment

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - There has been a great deal of public commentary, both online or in the this newspaper, about the future of the Listowel Library. Additionally, concerned citizens approached the Listowel Banner with questions about the United Housing (UH) Perth Huron’s library redevelopment project.

HPPH Listowel Site moving to new location

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Listowel site, currently at 161 Inkerman St., W., will move to 185 Inkerman St., E. on Tuesday, May 19.

Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz brought back a report to council regarding the 2026 housekeeping amendment to the Howick zoning bylaw at its April 7 meeting.

South Bruce sees rise in building activity, approves higher limit for loader purchase

Emily Bowen April 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council received updates on increased building activity and ongoing public works operations at its April 14 meeting, including a rise in permit revenue and approval of a higher spending limit for a used loader.

Council to re-enter five-year term with Aird and Berlis LLP

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

Tailgate Music Festival announces official lineup

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MITCHELL - The Tailgate Music Festival announced their official music line-up.

South Bruce council reviews land-use priorities

Emily Bowen April 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - South Bruce council received an update at its April 14 meeting on settlement boundary expansion planning and land-use priorities as part of ongoing work related to the County of Bruce’s draft Official Plan.

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys claim a victory

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Lightning Junior Boys Hockey Team recently hit the road to compete in tournaments, claiming one victory and one finalist spot. First, the squad travelled to York University for the Canlan Spring Classic on April 8-9.

ERTH plans for rising electricity demand amid supply concerns

Emily Bowen April 23, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, News

TEESWATER - ERTH Power Corporation is expanding its operations and planning for future electricity demand as it moves ahead with a proposed partnership with Westario Power.

Howick Council approves purchase of new front-end sweeper

Nicole Beswitherick April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At council’s April 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Brady Ropp presented three reports.

Kinsmen donate profit from sold-out Pot O’ Gold Lottery to Community Living

Kelsey Bent April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Did you know that when you purchased a local lottery ticket, you would be benefiting a housing project for some of this community’s most vulnerable?

Two-Buck Luck event in Listowel

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Local residents are invited to come together for an evening of fun and community impact at the North Perth Two-Buck Luck event, taking place at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on April 30.

Blyth Festival Art Gallery announces local student show

Submitted April 23, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

BLYTH - The Gallery Committee will introduce the 2026 season starting on Friday, May 1 with the Huron and Perth County’s Student show.

Saugeen Student Start-Up Program returns, giving youth a chance to launch summer businesses

Emily Bowen April 23, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A regional summer program aimed at turning students into young entrepreneurs is returning for its seventh year, offering mentorship, training and up to $450 in funding to help youth launch their own businesses.

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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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