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Conservation board chair says municipalities will ‘continue to pay the bill and have less say’ after merger

Kelsey Bent April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), represented by chair Brian Petrie, explained to Perth County Council how the amalgamation of conservation authorities would impact the county in a presentation during council’s April 2 meeting.

Roots of Bruce agricultural learning event provides unique student experience

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 31st edition of Roots of Bruce will be held on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at the Walkerton Agricultural Buildings, located at 206 Durham Street West in Walkerton.

North Perth Council seeking more information before reducing speed limits to 40km/h on municipal roads, 30km/h in school zones

Kelsey Bent April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Councillors agreed to survey residents and seek out more information about local driving statistics from police before reducing the speed limits on urban municipal roads to 40km/h and 30km/h in school safety zones.

East Ridge growth driving local economic development

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The economic development office in Brockton has been busy so far this year. A report prepared by Christine Brandt, community development co-ordinator, presented at the March 24 meeting of council, provided an update on several programs and areas of interest.

Walkerton Herald-Times April 16 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers April 16, 2026Pieces of the Past, Turnbacks, Walkerton Herald-Times

From April 17, 1991

Blinded by the light

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

The night was dark and stormy, snow blowing sideways, knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel, when what to the driver’s wondering eyes should appear …

Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

Emily Bowen April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Step In Style cuts ribbon, opens in Wingham

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - Stepping into a new era, Claudia Kuepfer officially opened the doors to Step In Style with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

County to comment on federal and provincial projects with local impact

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council will be commenting on three provincial and/or federal items. 

APTN launches free Indigenous language library for National Indigenous Languages Day

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026News, Wingham Advance Times

As Canada marked National Indigenous Languages Day on March 31, a major new digital resource became available to residents across the country looking to connect with Indigenous culture and heritage.

Council denies World Press Freedom flag request

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council has denied a request to raise the World Press Freedom Day flag at the municipal office on May 3, following a lengthy statement from Coun. Chris Palmer, who questioned the political nature of the flag and its connection to the United Nations.

New instructor takes flight at Saugeen Municipal Airport

Pauline Kerr April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Ashley Gellatly, who lives in the Cargill area, has just joined the team at Kuhl Aero Academy.

North Huron approves BYO alcohol policy after provincial directive

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council approved a policy update that allows event organizers to run designated “bring your own” (BYO) alcohol areas at outdoor public events, provided the organizer applies for the designation and accepts the added controls and liability.

Healthy Communities Conference participants will explore ‘culture of wellness’

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

GREY-BRUCE - Participants of the upcoming Healthy Communities Conference will explore ways to build a ‘culture of wellness’ in Grey-Bruce.

Council says no to organics, yes to bins; bag tags to be phased out in North Huron

Cory Bilyea April 16, 2026Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron scrap its bag-tag, pay‑as‑you‑go system and move to flat‑rate, weekly garbage and recycling pickup using standardized bins across the township.

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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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Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

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

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Listowel area articles.

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.

Tentative agreement reached for school bus contract negotiations

BRUCE COUNTY – Families across Grey-Bruce, weeks before school was set to start, have been told a contract has been reached regarding bus services for students.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue

WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

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

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.

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.

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

By Pauline Kerr

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

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