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News

New United Way grant program provides timely investments

Submitted June 28, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce it is providing three organizations with Emergent/Emergency Need Grants (EENG) to assist them in continuing important pandemic relief programs and services.

As North Perth becomes more diverse, it is being asked to consider Pride

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 28, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth has historically been an isolated area for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, their families and friends, but in recent years that has shifted.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority upgrades flood statement to flood watch

June 26, 2021News

GREY-BRUCE – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that the watershed received…

Perth County officially adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter

June 25, 2021News

PERTH COUNTY – After reluctantly addressing the issue of racism in Perth County, council adopted…

John Bell light standard replacement progressing

Dan McNee June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The summer baseball season is looking bright for local organizations that utilize the…

Multicultural Association cleaning up masks, litter in Huron-Perth parks

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) volunteers have been making rounds of parks in Huron-Perth cleaning up litter and more importantly, discarded masks.

Local TOPS chapter participates in Character Walk

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

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

Huron-Perth COVID cases remain low, Klassen warns public against Delta variant

Dan McNee June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rollout across the region and active cases remain relatively low locally, but Huron-Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health continues to stress caution when engaging in any conduct outside of one’s household.

Perth County launches new ‘Discover More Flavour’ Farm Gate Map program

Submitted June 25, 2021News

The new and improved Discover More Flavour Farm Gate Map program has officially launched in Perth County.

Nater discusses Bill C-313, act to ban symbols of hate

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 25, 2021News

On June 17, the day Perth County adopted its Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter, developed following concerns raised by citizens over a Confederate flag that still flies in Poole, New Westminster – Burnaby, B.C. MP Peter Julian introduced Bill C-313.

Rev. Ralph Dwarika talks faith, the modern church… and golf

Dan McNee June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

NORTH PERTH – The Listowel Banner recently sat down with Rev. Ralph Dwarika, who has served as…

Silence can lead to change

Mike Wilson June 25, 2021Columns, Listowel Banner

Melissa Bender seeing a Confederate flag flying in Poole and speaking her mind about it last summer spurred a much-needed conversation in Perth County.

Cartoon: Listowel Banner – June 24, 2021

Submitted June 25, 2021Cartoons, Listowel Banner

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Perth County officially adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY – After reluctantly addressing the issue of racism in Perth County, council adopted…

Proposed Main Street East build in Listowel raises local concerns

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter June 25, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council, residents and a local business raised concerns about a proposed mixed-use development on the south side of Main Street East in Listowel beside KFC. Following staff direction, council deferred making any decision at the public meeting held on June 14.

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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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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.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

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.

Columnists

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.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

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. 

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