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Morris-Turnberry council approves rezoning to allow future residential development in Belgrave

Mike Wilson June 24, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A zoning bylaw amendment approved by council allows for future residential development in Belgrave.

Commercial façade improvement grant awarded for downtown Wingham plaza

Cory Bilyea June 24, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The plaza located at 355 Josephine St. is getting a facelift. The new owner was awarded the maximum of $10,000 after applying to the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant to repair Units 1 and 2, which have been empty and fallen into disrepair.

North Huron council debates ward system, composition of council

Cory Bilyea June 24, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A debate about how the deputy reeve is appointed ended in deferring the whole conversation at the North Huron council meeting on June 21.

Drive-by tribute honours former politician, agricultural society member Mert Schneider

Dan McNee June 23, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

When contemplating just how large an impact Meredith “Mert” Schneider had on his community throughout his long life, one simply has to look at the turnout for a tribute parade arranged in his honour on June 17.

Huron County celebrates bike month

Cory Bilyea June 23, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County Cycling Advisory Committee sent out a press release on June 18 to encourage residents to take the time to “rekindle the youthful joy of exploring the county by bike.”

Golf Fore Hospice 2021 draws golfers, volunteers for a great cause

Pauline Kerr June 22, 2021Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The golfers had their Golf Fore Hospice 2021 tee times booked months ago. Volunteers stepped forward to help everything run smoothly and even the weather co-operated.

Matt Ottens family fundraiser reaches $155,000 following June 13 tragedy

Dan McNee June 21, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As a family and community continue to mourn the sudden passing of Matt Ottens following a tragic incident at Conestogo Lake, the overwhelming public response to a fundraiser initiated by a close friend has provided some comfort and support.

Lisa Thompson named Ontario’s new agriculture minister

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, former education minister and most recently, government and consumer services minister, has been named the new minister of agriculture.

Listowel-raised hockey icon Cyclone Taylor had huge impact on the early game

June 21, 2021News

By John Kastner As we move through a second year of living with COVID-19, there are those of us…

Listowel-raised hockey icon Cyclone Taylor had huge impact on the early game

Midwestern Newspapers June 21, 2021News

By John Kastner As we move through a second year of living with COVID-19, there are those of us…

Lisa Thompson named Ontario’s new agriculture minister in cabinet shuffle

June 19, 2021News

TORONTO – Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, former education minister and most recently,…

Lisa Thompson named Ontario’s new agriculture minister in cabinet shuffle

Midwestern Newspapers June 18, 2021News

TORONTO – Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, former education minister and most recently,…

100 Feline Friends Who Care work to reduce cat overpopulation, homelessness

June 18, 2021News

PERTH COUNTY – In the spirit of the established format of groups of 100 people forming to make a…

LGBTQ2S+ discussions in local classroom bring education full circle

June 18, 2021News

Throughout Pride Month, the Listowel Banner will feature a series of articles exploring the lives…

100 Feline Friends Who Care work to reduce cat overpopulation, homelessness

Midwestern Newspapers June 18, 2021News

PERTH COUNTY – In the spirit of the established format of groups of 100 people forming to make a…

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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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