In “the old days,” travelling anywhere was a multi-day event and required several stops, and hotels were a staple in small towns.
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Walkerton Herald-Times marks 160 years of publication
Though it has taken on several different formats, a few name alterations, and innumerable font changes since it first began, 2021 marks the 160th year that the Herald-Times has been providing news to Walkerton and the surrounding community.
The Banner had staff of all types throughout its long history –and then there was Marion Duke
It would be impossible to recount the modern history of the Listowel Banner without the perspective of its most prominent editor.
Connecting the world at large with rural communities – the first 100 years of the Listowel Banner
In the winter of 1866, when the Listowel Banner was founded, Listowel’s population was a mere 700, almost 10 times smaller than it is 155 years later. Two enterprising men, Thomas E. Hay and Joseph H. Hacking, pressed the first copies on Feb. 15, 1866.
Bruce County Beef Farmers support local food banks
Good, healthy food is of highest importance for the Bruce County Beef Farmers.
Application period open for Canada Summer Jobs
The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports rising COVID numbers, Dec. 28
As of Dec. 27, the Grey Bruce Health Unit was reporting 83 new cases of COVID-19 including 19 in Saugeen Shores, 15 in Owen Sound and 10 in Kincardine. Brockton had four cases.
Ironmen split weekend games against Barons, Flyers
The Wingham Ironmen’s recent plays have landed them in the fourth spot in the PJHL Pollock Division.
Wingham U9 Blue LL off to good start
The Wingham U9 Blue team has gotten off to a good start this season. After having last year cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the kids were hungry to get on the ice and hone their skills. For at least one player, this was the first opportunity to play hockey.
Chippewas of Nawash presented with $25,000 scholarship funds
Founder and CEO of eSupply Canada, Steven Vanloffeld, presented a $25,000 scholarship fund to the Chippewas of Nawash on Dec. 16.
North Huron home sales remain strong in November
North Huron, like much of the Huron-Perth region, continues to be a seller’s market.
Poll: 1-in-5 Ontario parents worried children have fallen behind because of COVID
A recent poll shows that one-in-five Ontario parents are concerned their child has lost out on valuable learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that their child’s school has no plan to catch up them.
Huron County to provide financial support for vaccine clinics
Local municipalities who are feeling the cost pressures related to hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics may soon get some relief through the Safe Restart Agreement Funding received in 2020, and the COVID Municipal Operating Fund received in 2021, according to a report presented on Dec. 15 to Huron C
Affordable housing project stalled, request for funding denied by federal government
The Director of Social and Property Services, Barbara Hall, presented some unfortunate news to Huron County council on Dec. 15, telling them that a second funding request submitted to the federal government has been denied.
