Just as the year before, 2021 was once again dominated by the constantly evolving situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months
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Pete Harms and his son, Luke, pictured tobogganing down the hill at Elma Township Public School on Jan. 2.
Perth County, Stratford may not agree on former archives building demolition
County council took steps to begin plans to renovate its building located at 5 Huron Street in Stratford to house its administrative offices. These steps led staff to bring forward a report declaring the former archives building at 24 St. Andrews Street surplus at the Dec. 16 meeting.
Wingham Advance Times’ 2021 year in review, part 1
Last year was one for the memory books. Some might be happier that they are getting to move on from last year, while others may miss the year of 2021.
Goodbye 2021 – happy to see you go!
Finally, 2021 is history. The expectations for 2022 are great with the pandemic fading into the past. Time to deal with the future.
North Huron implementing COVID-19 measures effective immediately
As part of the Province of Ontario’s response to the Omicron variant and recent trends that show an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the province is returning to the modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen effective, Jan. 5, for at least 21 days (until Jan. 26), subject to trends
Betty White’s ancestry leads back to Wingham
For years, there has been a rumour floating around the vast depths of the internet that the late Golden Girl, Betty White has family connections to Wingham.
Blyth woman to lead provincial accessibility committee
Six years ago, Julie Sawchuk lost the use of her legs when she was hit by a car while riding her bike near Goderich.
North Huron passes annual drinking water system review
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires an accredited operating authority to operate all municipal water systems. In addition, these authorities must provide annual reports to the water system owner.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Wingham hospital
Leslie Motors recently presented a donation of $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Blyth celebrates New Year’s Eve with drive-in fireworks display
The streets of Blyth were bustling on New Year’s Eve – an incredible showing of cars that surpassed all expectations when the community put on a fireworks display to raise spirits during these uncertain times.
2022 World Juniors: Train wreck from opening puck drop
Alright, I’ve had about a week to cool down over this one. Albeit it didn’t help much – I’m still pretty ticked off, as are a lot of people.
Walkerton Hawks’ newest player scores twice against Hanover
The Walkerton Hawks played back-to-back games against the Hanover Barons, winning 3-0 on Dec. 28 in Hanover and almost doing it again on home ice Sunday, Jan. 2.
Walkerton Herald-Times’ 2021 year in review, part 1
2021 was unquestionably a year like no other, one that was dominated by the constantly-evolving situation surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment; Part I features the months of January to June…
Care packages distributed to post-secondary students in South Bruce
Nearly 70 South Bruce youth received a Welcome Home Student Care Packages last month from the municipality.
