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Chris Daponte

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North Perth firefighters extinguish Friday blaze at Carson Farms

Chris Daponte May 22, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News

DAN MCNEE midwesternnewspapers.com   LISTOWEL – The North Perth Fire Department got a blaze…

Massive parade salutes Ethel man afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease

Chris Daponte May 7, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Les Stewart honoured by family, friends, supporters with 150-vehicle convoy ETHEL – Saturday, May…

Ag Society opts to cancel 2020 Listowel Fair

Chris Daponte April 17, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – There will be no ‘Visions of Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels’ in 2020, following the…

Cyclones down 3-1 in Midwestern Conference quarters

Chris Daponte March 5, 2020Listowel Banner, Sports

Listowel takes Game 1, Stratford roars back with three straight wins LISTOWEL – After making the…

Ownership changes hands at J.E. Gabel Electric

Chris Daponte February 26, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

New owner Tim Buchanan has 24 years experience with Listowel company LISTOWEL – “That’s still…

Paddyfest 2020 features weekly Saturday night concerts at Kin Station in Listowel

Chris Daponte February 19, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News

The Hearsay, ZED – The Led Zeppelin Experience, Need an Elevator to perform LISTOWEL – The…

Atwood Lions Club unveils new roof for outdoor rink

Chris Daponte February 12, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

Big turnout Feb. 8 as ribbon cutting marks completion of ‘63-year dream’ ATWOOD – While the…

North Perth sees nine-year high for local building permits issued

Chris Daponte February 6, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – It’s been no secret that the Municipality of North Perth has been experiencing…

NORTH PERTH BUDGET 2020: Proposed recreation capital projects dominate discussion at Jan. 22 meeting

Chris Daponte January 29, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – 2020 budget deliberations continued last week, with a number of departments making…

Pouch Project answers call to aid wildlife devastated by ongoing Australian fires

Chris Daponte January 16, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Local crafters gathering at The Scrapbook Shop Jan. 18 to assist in overseas relief effort LISTOWEL…

Community steps up for Listowel Ford Blanket Drive

Chris Daponte January 9, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The holiday season always seems to bring out the charitable spirit in people, and it…

Listowel single-vehicle crash sends driver to hospital, Dec. 12

Chris Daponte December 12, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – On Dec. 12 at approximately 9:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police North…

MPPs officially announce new local health network

Chris Daponte December 12, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News

Pettapiece: Huron Perth and Area Ontario Health Team to ‘end hallway health care’ MITCHELL –…

Tractor driver airlifted to London following Line 86 collision, Dec. 11

Chris Daponte December 11, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News

PERTH COUNTY – On Wednesday, Dec. 11 at approximately 8:30 a.m., OPP Perth County responded to a…

Listowel Ford conducts second annual Blanket Drive

Chris Daponte December 5, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – It’s incredible how a simple act of kindness can make such a huge difference in…

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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