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Christmas blizzard worst since 1999 in North Perth

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The blizzard that occurred over the holiday season, beginning on Dec. 23, was the worst on record since 1999.

‘ANGtravaganza’ set for this weekend

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The planning and waiting is nearly over, and ANGtravaganza is finally upon us.

Listowel Tim Hortons raises nearly $20K during Smile Cookie campaign

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Proceeds of the September 2022 Listowel Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign were presented to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program – Southwest Region (OSNP-SW) on Jan. 12, a total of $19,893 raised between the Wallace Avenue North and Mitchell Road South locations. Owners Robert and Carolyn Rumph sai

Listowel residents raise concerns about water clarity

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Kelly Munroe simply has to turn on any tap in her house to know that something is off with her water.

North Perth council utilizes budget meeting for visioning session

Melissa Dunphy January 18, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its first budget meeting of the year, North Perth council used the session as a visioning opportunity, to hear thoughts on issues the municipality is facing and where they would like to see the budget spent. The budget committee provided members of council with a chance to give senior staff sugge

Smaller projects in 2022 responsible for lower construction value in South Bruce

Mike Wilson January 18, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It was an average year for construction in South Bruce, according to the municipality’s chief building official.

Subdued finish to 2022 for North Huron real estate sales

Mike Wilson January 18, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Home sales across the region slowed in the latter half of 2022, and the North Huron market was no exception.

South Bruce Blades U9 Tier 3 squad takes on Minto

Mike Wilson January 18, 2023Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce Blades U9 Tier 3 squad travelled to Harriston on Saturday for a half-ice friendly against the Minto Mad Dogs. The Blades proved to be the better team on Saturday, finding the back of the net far more often than their opponents.

Madill varsity boy drops third straight hockey contest

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill varsity boys Mustangs had their losing streak extended to three games following a 5-1 defeat at the hands of South Huron in Huron-Perth Athletics high school hockey action on Jan. 11 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Madill (1-6-0) will look to rebound on Wednesday with a

Ironmen stymie Capitals to halt losing streak

Dan McNee January 18, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen came out on top of a tight defensive contest Sunday afternoon against the visiting Walkerton Capitals to pick up their first win of 2023 and halt a four-game losing skid in the process.

Municipality praises two grant programs that have positive impact South Bruce businesses

Mike Wilson January 18, 2023Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Last year was another busy year for economic development at the Municipality of South Bruce, according to a staff report at the Jan. 10 council meeting.

South Bruce CLC holds first meeting of 2023

Cory Bilyea January 18, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) held its inaugural meeting on Jan. 12, its first since the 2022-26 council was sworn in.

Driver rolls SUV after puppy gets loose inside vehicle

Midwestern Newspapers January 18, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Morris-Turnberry resident following a single vehicle rollover on Jan. 15.

Huron County Pride hosting town hall event in Wingham, Feb. 2

Mike Wilson January 18, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Pride is looking to get input from the community on its vision for Pride celebrations within the community.

Blyth Greenway Trailhead gets $60K financial boost from Tourism Relief Fund

Cory Bilyea January 18, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Greenway Trailhead, part of the G2G Rail Trail Experience, has received a $60,000 financial injection that will enhance the existing tourism sector in North Huron and assist in the ongoing pandemic recovery efforts by local governments.

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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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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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