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Gorrie gets spooky

Cory Bilyea October 20, 2021Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and monsters wandering the streets in Gorrie on Oct. 14, ready to scare up some candy for the kids on Halloween. 

Blyth Festival thanks council for continued support

Cory Bilyea October 20, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Gil Garrett, artistic director of the Blyth Festival, wrote another letter to North Huron council, but this one was to thank them for their ongoing support.

Huron Perth Public Health clarifies vaccine requirements for rec staff

Cory Bilyea October 20, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Recreation and Community Services, Vicky Luttenberger, was prepared to present a dire report to council which would see reduced hours or the closure of the Wingham and Blyth recreation centres when Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) stepped back on their vaccine requirements for staff.

North Huron looking at alternate methods of hosting public meetings

Cory Bilyea October 20, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Public town hall meetings are essential to North Huron council, but the current situation with COVID-19 is making the meetings impossible to do, according to a report from Clerk Carson Lamb.

North Huron council to acknowledge young resident’s request

Cory Bilyea October 20, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In a special moment during the North Huron council meeting, councillors spoke to a letter received from a resident asking for a skate park for the kids who live in Wingham.

Community members speak up for local museum

Cory Bilyea October 20, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Community spirit was in full force at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, a crowd of people waiting in line to get into the North Huron council meeting on Monday evening to show their support for the museum committee’s report on moving the museum from its current location to the vacant train station.

Poll: Majority want CRB benefits to end before next year

Submitted October 20, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With five of the emergency benefits programs introduced by the federal government to support…

North Huron resident facing slew of charges

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

BLYTH – A North Huron resident remains in custody following a police investigation last week. On…

Bruce County conducting homelessness enumeration on Oct. 18

Submitted October 18, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s human services department will be conducting a homelessness enumeration on Monday, Oct. 18, as part of the Ontario Ministry of Housing mandate. 

Poll: Half of Canadian parents with children aged 5-11 ready to vaccinate their kids

Submitted October 18, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Based on strong hints from public health officials and pharmaceutical companies, the next chapter of Canada’s mass COVID-19 vaccine story appears poised to involve inoculating younger children – and one-in-two parents of younger children are ready to jab their kids right away.

Mammography program at Walkerton hospital reopens with new equipment

Submitted October 15, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A newly renovated mammography suite with upgraded equipment and technology is now open at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton hospital site.

Province officially launches Verify Ontario app

Mike Wilson October 15, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government has released its long-awaited COVID-19 vaccination verification app.

Poll: Three-in-five Canadians would have preferred outcome of federal election held using proportional distribution

Submitted October 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a federal election where little changed, Canadians have been left searching for value from the…

Survivor’s Flag unveiled at Parliament ceremony

Cory Bilyea October 13, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The first legislated federal holiday on Sept. 30 was meant to commemorate and honour the people who endured the residential school system and their families.

Bruce County CAO resigns

Submitted October 13, 2021News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County council will begin recruitment for a new chief administrative officer (CAO) as current CAO Sandra Datars Bere has announced her departure.

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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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Listowel’s Night Market was packed

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

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.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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