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Nancy Rothwell elected Avon Maitland school board chair

Melissa Dunphy November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the inaugural board meeting on Nov. 15 for the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), North Perth Trustee Nancy Rothwell was elected chair for the board.

Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continues commitment to Listowel hospital

Dan McNee November 23, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Stop 23 Auto Sales Ltd. continued its ongoing $100,000 commitment to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation on Nov. 17, when the Listowel dealership contributed another $20,000 as part of its pledge. The donation will be added to the approximately $600,000 raised from the 2022 Gala in October, wh

Theft charge laid

Midwestern Newspapers November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A person has been charged after stealing lottery tickets from a local business.

Police investigate destroyed stop signs, mailboxes

Midwestern Newspapers November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 13 just before 9 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called by a concerned citizen reporting mischiefs at various addresses located on Line 75 and Line 78.

IN PHOTOS: Shop Merry Milverton 2022

Dan McNee November 23, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Despite the early arrival of some heavy winter snowfall, Shop Merry Milverton was well attended and featured something for the whole family on Nov. 18 in the village’s downtown. 

North Perth council sworn in for coming term, Nov. 21

Melissa Dunphy November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Music

A meeting brimming with hope for a better community is how one might describe North Perth’s inaugural council meeting on Nov. 21.

Heartland Animal Hospital hosting annual Pet Food Drive

Melissa Dunphy November 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Heartland Animal Hospital of Listowel, Drayton and Mount Forest have begun their 11th annual Christmas Pet Food Drive, on now until Dec. 16.

Six homes sold in North Huron last month

Mike Wilson November 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

October was another relatively solid month for home sales in North Huron.

Patriots top Ironmen in overtime

Dan McNee November 23, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Junior Ironmen (8-6-2-1) ultimately didn’t get the win, but were able to salvage a point out of their North Pollock Division matchup with the first-place Patriots on Nov. 19 in Mount Forest.

Madill senior girls take basketball gold at WOSSAA

Submitted November 23, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The F.E. Madill senior girls’ basketball team are Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) champions after great composure and leadership led to two dominant wins on Nov. 16 in London.

More EV charging stations coming to Huron County

Cory Bilyea November 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A joint press release from Huron County, two lower-tier municipalities, Bruce Power and ChargerCrew announced the future installation of 22 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Huron County 2023 budget survey open now

Cory Bilyea November 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron’s 2023 budget planning process is underway. They want to hear what is important to county residents as they set their annual priorities.

AMDSB hosting support staff career day in Wingham

Submitted November 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is hosting a career fair for support staff in Wingham next month.

Help for hunger; local school looks for solutions

Cory Bilyea November 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

No child should ever have to go to school on an empty stomach. The goal of school breakfast/snack clubs is to combat this by providing healthy food and snacks for students.

Wingham Knights of Columbus donate to three local groups

Submitted November 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Knights of Columbus recently presented three local organizations – the North Huron Food Share, Wingham and District Hospital Foundation and Rural Response to Healthy Children (Christmas Bureau) – with donations totalling $10,000.

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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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