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Local designer recognized by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Later this month, Karan Barton will make yet another trip to New York City as she has again been selected as one of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine’s (BHG) Stylemakers.

Italian author dies in Canada, fulfilling his life’s destiny

Cory Bilyea August 31, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

Soldiers from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) and Saukiing Anishnaabekiing (Saugeen) who fought in the Second World War are among the numerous Indigenous people from Canada and the United States highlighted in Matteo Incerti’s novel.

Wingham BIA volunteers thanked

Submitted August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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Guitar raffle at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research

Cory Bilyea August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC) volunteers attended the Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival held over three days in August, raising funds for much-needed research by holding a raffle for a new guitar signed by all of the performers participating in the event.

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields in photos

Cory Bilyea August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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Wingham Lions host barbecue to benefit hospital

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

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A tip of the cap

Mike Wilson August 31, 2022Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Nearly two weeks after the filing deadline for municipal election candidates, the dust has settled (for the most part) and the picture has become a bit clearer.

Back-to-school: easy does it

Editorial August 31, 2022Editorials

Kids are heading back to school for what will hopefully be the first somewhat normal school year since COVID-19 hit.

Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Wingham Ecological Park anniversary honoured with community walk, look at redesign plans

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

As a way to celebrate the work that went into the creation of the Wingham Ecological Park 30 years ago, two groups totalling roughly 50 people, and led by Wingham Trail Committee members walked the trail on Aug. 28.

Brussels Community Development Trust donates $100,000 to the BMG Community Centre

Submitted August 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has gratefully accepted a $100,000 donation from the Brussels Community Development Trust also known as the Brussels Trust Fund.

$185,000 funding boost for Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

Cory Bilyea August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival on Fri. Aug. 26, to present a cheque to the organizers of the highly anticipated annual event for $185,000.

Perth County resident victim of ‘sextortion’ scam

Midwestern Newspapers August 25, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP are reminding residents to follow safe internet practices following a report of another “sextortion” scam in the county.

Brockton passes resolution to put Westario Power restructuring ‘on pause’ until after election

Pauline Kerr August 25, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Brockton council met in closed session following its regular council meeting Aug. 23. Two motions followed when open session resumed, one of which was to approve direction provided to staff while council was in camera.

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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…

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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. 

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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