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News

Deciding whose rights take precedence

Editorial August 25, 2021Editorials

It seems every day brings news of another major organization or business that will be requiring its staff and/or members to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Bruce Power donates $10K to WES for Youth Online

Submitted August 25, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce Power recently donated $10,000 to WES for Youth Online, through its corporate social responsibility program that invests in community initiatives focusing on health and wellness, youth development, minimizing environmental impact, and more. From the left are Jennifer Mulcaster, WES for Youth O

Approvals process for Walker West Estates hits snag

Pauline Kerr August 25, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A special meeting of Brockton council was held the afternoon of Aug. 17 to discuss a snag in the Walker West Estates conditional building permit agreement and site plan approval process.

Walkerton BIA members discuss options for moving forward

Pauline Kerr August 25, 2021Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The downtown business community in Walkerton has faced challenges in the past, particularly with organizations representing and promoting downtown businesses.

Over $22K worth of meth seized in Wingham traffic stop

Midwestern Newspapers August 24, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

NORTH HURON – A resident of Hanover is facing a charge of trafficking methamphetamine…

Walkerton resident facing child porn charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 24, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – A Walkerton resident is facing multiple child pornography charges following an…

Clifford driver ditches vehicle, charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers August 23, 2021Police

HOWICK – A single-vehicle crash investigated by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last…

Numbers still low in Grey-Bruce but rising across the province

Pauline Kerr August 23, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As of Aug. 22, the Grey Bruce Health Unit reported there were four new cases – one each in Grey Highlands, Blue Mountains, Meaford and West Grey. Over the weekend, cases were also reported in Owen Sound, Saugeen Shores, Hanover and Arran-Elderslie.

Police investigating fatal crash west of Walkerton

Midwestern Newspapers August 23, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The South Bruce OPP are investigating a fatal car crash that happened at the…

North Perth names Janny Pape fire chief

Mike Wilson August 20, 2021Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH – North Perth’s new fire chief is no stranger to the municipality. Janny Pape…

As concern over COVID rises, are the Liberals poised to benefit?

Submitted August 20, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Canadian prime minister has announced the call for a general election, scheduled for Sept. 20, and many Canadians are more occupied by fears of a fourth wave of COVID-19 than politics.

Vaccination status could be election issue

Submitted August 20, 2021Federal Election 2021, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The first few days of Canada’s 44th general election campaign are not only highlighting the differences between party leader’s stances on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in this country, but also how voters feel about the issue.

Huron East charged with impaired in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers August 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A Huron East resident is facing multiple charges following an incident earlier this month on Main Street in Listowel.

Impaired, drug charges laid in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers August 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP has laid charges against two individuals following an investigation earlier this month in Listowel's west end.

One person charged after thefts from vehicles

Midwestern Newspapers August 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

One person is facing charges in the Municipality of North Perth following thefts from vehicles.

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

See all Mildmay area articles.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

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.”

Columnists

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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