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Brussels company fined for fatal work incident

Chris Daponte December 5, 2019Independent Plus, Local News, News

STRATFORD – A Brussels-based contracting company has been fined $150,000 after pleading guilty to…

Meulensteen Tire marks 35 years of local service

Chris Daponte November 15, 2019Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Long-time Listowel business has always taken pride in putting the customer first LISTOWEL – It…

Plans moving ahead towards new North Perth Community Hub at Listowel Library site

Chris Daponte October 31, 2019Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – It appears as though the United Way’s North Perth Community Committee (NPCC),…

Q and A with Jason Brooks

Chris Daponte July 4, 2019Listowel Banner, Sports

As the Cyclones bench boss steps back, the Banner sits down with Listowel’s most revered hockey…

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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 Battle of the Badges; RIDE programs continue through October

WEST PERTH – The Perth County OPP in partnership with the Perth County Mutual Firefighters hosted a charity hockey game Oct. 18.

Poppy campaign set to start Oct. 24

Representatives of the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion told Midwestern Newspapers the annual poppy campaign, typically starting on the last day of October, will instead start on Oct. 24 every year going forward.

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South Bruce candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school

CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September. 

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Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

Gieruszak questions the means to measure community investment

To the Editor, In municipal assets, like services, the product is often framed as programs, memberships, facilities, usage, or participation. 

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Fire Chief Chad Kregar appointed as Huron County fire coordinator for another four-year term

North Huron council supports and acknowledges Fire Chief Chad Kregar’s continued appointment in the role of Huron County fire coordinator for another four year term. 

Muskrat Festival rebrands ahead of new annual event

North Huron council approved the preparation of a Nov. 2 bylaw to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Flying Pig Shindig Committee and the township, ahead of the new committee’s 2027 event plans. 

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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.”

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Perth County Battle of the Badges; RIDE programs continue through October

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WEST PERTH – The Perth County OPP in partnership with the Perth County Mutual Firefighters hosted a charity hockey game Oct. 18.

Municipality looks to province for Pioneer Park upgrades

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here passed a motion authorizing staff to submit an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for improvement to Bluevale’s Pioneer Park.

Poppy campaign set to start Oct. 24

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Representatives of the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion told Midwestern Newspapers the annual poppy campaign, typically starting on the last day of October, will instead start on Oct. 24 every year going forward.

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