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Melissa Dunphy

Melissa Dunphy is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Listowel Banner. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

LMH CEO comments on temporary closure of OB unit

Melissa Dunphy April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News

It was announced last week that there will be a temporary closure of the obstetrics (OB) department at Listowel Memorial Hospital. This is due to a lack of trained obstetrical nurses available within the OB department, as maternity leaves are leaving the department with only two nurses left.

Easter Basket(ball)

Melissa Dunphy April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Kaiden Vertulia, 12, shoots and scores on the sunny Easter Monday, April 1.

Ball hockey league coming to North Perth

Melissa Dunphy March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The growing Municipality of North Perth is getting its own ball hockey league, beginning April 28. 

Eastdale addition on schedule, slated to open September 2024

Melissa Dunphy March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Listowel’s Eastdale Public School is getting ready for increased capacity coming in the next school year. 

Brussels’ Adam Cousins – country star in the making

Melissa Dunphy March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Being born and raised in the small town of Brussels, Adam Cousins is a poster boy for real small town living and country music stardom dreaming. His love and appreciation for music drove Cousins to pursue his passion for country music, and now being an exciting and emerging Canadian country talent,

March Break Library fun

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Malee, 6, Jacob, 4, and Amelia, 4, spend their last few days of freedom during March Break at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library completing some festive St. Patrick’s Day colouring pages. 

In Photos: Paddyfest Sports

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

  Kin Cares hosted their second Paddyfest event this year on March 12 at North Perth Westfield…

Listowel Christian School to host online, live auctions

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

With spring right around the corner, the Listowel Christian School is hosting a spring auction consisting of both an online auction beginning March 21 and a live auction at the elementary school on March 22. All the items have been generously donated by many local businesses and families with funds

Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling

Melissa Dunphy March 14, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

SOAKING UP THE LAST OF SUMMER

Melissa Dunphy August 31, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Summer isn’t over just yet! After a fun-filled day of playing in the warm late summer sun and the cool, refreshing water at the Listowel Kinette Splash Pad, it’s easy to have a big smile on your face (and be a little silly).

Wroxeter bridge soffit repair tendered

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Soffit repairs to the Wroxeter bridge are needed and at its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved a tender to get the job done.

Howick to set new bylaws for pool enclosures

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

During the Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council directed staff to draft a swimming pool enclosure bylaw to be presented at a future council meeting.

Maitland Conservation updates North Perth council on general status

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its Aug. 14 meeting, North Perth council hosted a delegation from Maitland Conservation (MC, previously MVCA) regarding a general update from the organization.

Changes to be implemented to PC Connect’s schedule

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Starting Sept. 5, PC Connect will begin offering four new trip options Monday to Friday on its Rural Route (previously Route A).

Howick to begin budget process in September

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved changes to the 2024 budget process.

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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.

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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…

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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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