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Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Perth County council requests report to help craft vaccine policy

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

During a discussion of vaccine policy for Perth County paramedics on Sept. 2, concerns were raised over other county vaccine policies that might arise when vaccine passports are introduced on Sept. 22.

As ridership on PC Connect increases, drivers are seeing familiar faces beneath the masks

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

With the gradual decrease in pandemic restrictions, decreased rider hesitancy and increased customer awareness and marketing efforts, PC Connect ridership has resumed a positive growth trend.

Mayor Kasenberg unimpressed by investigation following inclusivity, anti-racism charter motion

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 8, 2021Listowel Banner, News

Following an eight-month investigation period, Daria Peregoudova was on hand on Sept. 2 to present the findings regarding two complaints against Coun. Todd Kasenberg for allegedly contravening the Code of Conduct for members of council of the Corporation of the County of Perth.

20 years later, Walkerton Inquiry members discuss impact of recommendations with WCWC staff

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021News

WALKERTON – It was 20 years ago this month that the Walkerton Inquiry summed up its investigation…

Multicultural Association delivering backpacks to help students return to school

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

HURON-PERTH – As the beginning of school approaches, the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron…

North Perth clerk encourages council to adopt Extreme Heat Policy for municipality

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – During the string of days where heat warnings were being issued for southwestern…

Local resident hopes North Perth will hop up to face challenge

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – John McVicar has plans to approach North Perth council on Sept. 20 with a challenge…

Following tweaks, North Perth’s off-road vehicle bylaw will be passed

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 1, 2021Local News

NORTH PERTH – Following discussion of a draft bylaw regarding the use of off-road vehicles in…

$167K secured for improvements to North Perth Trail

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

During the Aug. 23 meeting of council, Jeff Newell, manager of facilities, reported that North Perth was successful in securing a grant through the province from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) COVID Stream Local Government Intake for improvements to the North Perth Trail Syste

Perth-Wellington riding candidate John Nater, Conservative Party

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington incumbent MP, John Nater, took time out of his re-election campaign schedule on Aug. 16, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Kevin Kruchkywich, New Democrats

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington New Democrat Party (NDP) candidate, Kevin Kruchkywich, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Brendan Knight, Liberal Party

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate, Brendan Knight, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 17, to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Perth-Wellington riding candidate Wayne Baker, People’s Party of Canada

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Federal Election 2021

Perth-Wellington People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate, Wayne Baker, took time out of his campaign schedule on Aug. 19 to give his thoughts to the Listowel Banner on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Salvation Army Harvest of Hope utilized as educational resource to encourage gardening

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

The Salvation Army’s new Harvest of Hope garden is not a community garden, instead, it is meant to be an educational resource for the community. According to Carolyn Saunders, food bank coordinator, it’s a place where people who have had lots of gardening experience or absolutely none can share or l

Council requests report on possible return to in-person council meetings

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter August 26, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

When the opportunity arose at the Aug. 23 council meeting for councillors to request staff reports, Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen took the opportunity to ask what the next steps would be for moving back to in-person meetings.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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