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News

Waetchers make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall project

Pauline Kerr June 9, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The front stairs at Victoria Jubilee Hall are a step closer to being updated, thanks to a personal $3,000 donation from Rhonda and Fred Waechter. The steps have stood the test of time, but after almost a century, are in need of replacement – a $40,000 project. From the left, top row, are Bob McCullo

Peabody concerned about water tower project cost

Pauline Kerr June 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody expressed concern over the cost of the water tower project.

‘Poppy rocks’ placed on graves of local veterans

Submitted June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Take a close look around the next time you visit your loved one’s grave, or you stroll through Walkerton’s two cemeteries.

Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala a virtual success

Pauline Kerr June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Who said a virtual hospital gala can’t be both elegant and successful?

Saugeen Hospice Inc. receives charitable status

Submitted June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The board of directors of Saugeen Hospice is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit Ontario corporation has officially received charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency. 

South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO warns of ‘significant chance’ of ER closures this summer due to doctor shortage

Pauline Kerr June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, warns of a challenging summer ahead, in terms of keeping hospital emergency rooms open.

Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce decides not to proceed with proposed south satellite project

Pauline Kerr June 8, 2022News

In a press release dated May 31 but not widely distributed, Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce (RHGB, known as Chapman House) announced it has decided it won’t be proceeding with the proposed south satellite project.

Garden party celebrates the Queen

Kelsey Bent June 8, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Richard Cristy hosted a garden party in recognition and gratitude for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth on June 4 at his rural home east of Whitechurch.

Dirt bike driver fails to stop for police

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2022Police

A Huron East resident is facing a trio of driving related charges following an incident that took place near Walton.

E-bike driver facing impaired charges

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2022Police

Huron County OPP has charged the operator of an e-bike with impaired operation and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) following an incident that took place in Wingham.  

Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story returns to Wingham

Kelsey Bent June 8, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

Pictured is My Face In The Light author Martha Schabas at the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story on June 4 at the Maitland River Community Church in Wingham. Schabas was one of six participating authors who hosted a variety of book readings and master classes during the three-day festival, whic

Break and enter interrupted in Wroxeter

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2022Police

Huron County OPP officers, with the assistance of the Huron OPP Crime Unit, are investigating a break and enter and attempted robbery that took place in Wroxeter.

Housing studies reviewed by South Bruce CLC

Cory Bilyea June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Dave Rushton, project manager for the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team, and Allen Webster, director of regulatory affairs and environmental assessment at the NWMO, were back at the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting on June 2 to present the recently released studies on housing

Silent protest held outside of closed session of South Bruce council

Cory Bilyea June 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Protect South Bruce-No DGR concerned citizens group staged a silent protest at a special South Bruce council meeting on May 31.

Wingham Lions hold ‘Spring Shopping Bonanza Draw’

Kelsey Bent June 8, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Recently, the Lions Club of Wingham held its Spring Shopping Bonanza Draw with $900 in PC gift cards as prizes.

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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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