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MOH rescinding self-isolation Class Order

Submitted March 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health is rescinding the Class Order, issued April 16, 2021, that contained requirements for self-isolation related to COVID-19.

Peabody urges community to stay involved, interested in hospital situation

Pauline Kerr March 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A lot of the onus for getting local hospital emergency rooms reopened is in the hands of the community, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.

Local donors gave over $15,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.

Walkerton, Chelsey ER situation still critical but showing glimmers of hope

Pauline Kerr March 3, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) virtual public forum on Feb. 23 presented a lot of information about the who, what, where and why, but not the when.

Atwood Lions announce outdoor rink closed indefinitely ‘by order of North Perth’

Mike Wilson March 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It appears there will be no more skating at the outdoor rink in Atwood for the time being.

Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,

Hanover and District Hospital evacuated due to bomb threat

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Friday, Feb. 25 at 10:25 p.m., Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) received a bomb threat. Police were immediately notified.

Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore

Paige Peacock February 25, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…

North Huron hires new chief building official/bylaw enforcement officer

Cory Bilyea February 25, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After months of searching, North Huron has found a chief building official (CBO)/bylaw enforcement officer to fill the position.

Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act

Jordan Snobelen February 25, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.

Barons clip Hawks in 7-1 drubbing

Pauline Kerr February 24, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

A fierce winter storm kept the Walkerton Hawks from travelling to Goderich on Saturday night, after a resounding 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Hanover Barons on Friday night.

POW-NNW presents 1,697 names on petition, presentation cut short by procedural bylaw

Kelsey Bent February 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) revisited council on Feb. 8 to present a petition of 1,697 names requesting council commit to a referendum at the next municipal election in October of this year.

Rent subsidies one strategy for making housing more affordable in Bruce County

Pauline Kerr February 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s human services committee heard an update on affordable housing at the Feb. 17 meeting.

MPP Bill Walker announces he won’t seek re-election

Submitted February 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MPP Bill Walker (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound) announced on Friday, Feb. 18 that he does not intend to seek re-election in the next provincial election.

NWMO makes large donation to Bruce County Library’s bookmobile campaign

Submitted February 24, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Bruce County Public Library is now closer than ever to bringing their bookmobile project to Bruce County residents, thanks to a generous donation of $50,000 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). 

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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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