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New and improved website for Huron County libraries

Cory Bilyea January 20, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Library services in Huron County are easier to access with a new and improved website.

Morris-Turnberry supports proposal for MRI at Wingham hospital

Mike Wilson January 20, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council unanimously expressed its support on Jan. 11 for a proposal from the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) to get MRI diagnostic imaging equipment at the Wingham and District Hospital.

South Bruce wants more info before supporting MRI unit in Wingham

Kelsey Bent January 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario Health is expecting to approve 15 proposals for MRI machines in the province, however, South Bruce council would like more information before they choose to support the addition of an MRI machine in the Wingham & District Hospital. 

Wingham Trailer Park development decision deferred again

Cory Bilyea January 20, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron council agreed to defer a decision regarding the development of the former Wingham Trailer Park land after several landowners, who disagree with the proposed 73-unit apartment building slated for that location, presented a petition.

Hutton Heights subdivision in Wingham one step closer to reality

Cory Bilyea January 20, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Finance Darcy Chapman requested permission from North Huron council to submit an application to Infrastructure Ontario to bring the Hutton Heights subdivision plans to the next phase.

Walkerton Clean Water Centre hits major milestone

Submitted January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to announce that it has provided training on drinking water treatment, technologies and regulatory requirements to 100,000 participants across Ontario.

Westario scores high in customer satisfaction

Submitted January 19, 2022Business

Following a recent survey conducted throughout the energy industry, Westario Power received an exceptionally high score in customer satisfaction excellence. 

South Bruce council denies 4.7 per cent wage increase for municipal staff

Kelsey Bent January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Staff presented the proposed wage increases referencing the municipality’s policy, however council had some concerns. 

Formosa outdoor rink a busy spot

Submitted January 19, 2022Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Formosa Recreation Centre outdoor ice rink is a busy spot. No one is allowed inside the building but what really matters is that there is ice and a place for people to enjoy themselves during the lockdown.

Bruce County announces results of homelessness enumeration

Submitted January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s human services department, with Grey County and community partners, conducted a homelessness enumeration on Monday, Oct. 18, as part  of the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing mandate. 

Teeswater family appears on Family Feud Canada

Kelsey Bent January 19, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Locally known for their musical talents and step dancing skills, the Ballagh family will soon be known across the nation, as they will appear on an episode of Family Feud Canada this week. 

POW-NNW ask South Bruce council to rescind motion, proceed with October referendum

Kelsey Bent January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) wants South Bruce council to take control of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) process they are participating in, which could see the municipality host a deep geological repository (DGR) for the nation’s nuclear waste. 

South Bruce building permits fees surpass $187,000 for the second year in a row

Kelsey Bent January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

outh Bruce issued more building permits than ever before in 2021.

Brockton reports strong residential growth in 2021

Pauline Kerr January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Among the items on the agenda at Brockton’s first council meeting of the new year was a very encouraging report from the building and planning manager, Dieter Weltz.

Walkerton Right to Life donates to Saugeen Hospice, Food Bank

Submitted January 19, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Contributed Photos Walkerton and District Right to Life hosted a successful online auction before Christmas, raising funds to support Saugeen Hospice and the Walkerton and District Food Bank. A total of $875 was raised, with Saugeen Hospice and the Food Bank each receiving $437.50.

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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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Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

2026 Hayloft Music Festival

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Listowel area articles.

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.

Tentative agreement reached for school bus contract negotiations

BRUCE COUNTY – Families across Grey-Bruce, weeks before school was set to start, have been told a contract has been reached regarding bus services for students.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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.

Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue

WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.

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

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.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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.

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

By Pauline Kerr

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

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