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Hanover man faces firearms charges

Midwestern Newspapers June 1, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

What police are referring to as a neighbour dispute on the 600 block of 10th Avenue, Hanover, on May 26 ended with a 55-year-old man being charged with various weapons offences.

OHC referendum: Local residents give a resounding ‘no’ to privatizing health care

Midwestern Newspapers June 1, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, people from all over Grey and Bruce counties participated in a grassroots referendum on public or private health care. They voted yes or no to the following question: Do you want your public hospital services to be privatized for for-profit hospitals and clini

Local schools host track and field meets

Midwestern Newspapers June 1, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Milverton Public, North Perth Westfield, and Listowel Christian schools held their annual track and field meets last week under sunny skies, as the end of the elementary school year edges ever closer.

Workplace fatality leads to hefty fine against Chepstow company

Midwestern Newspapers May 11, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Chepstow-based company has been fined $110,000, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development following the death of a worker in January 2020.

Weekend Wheelers claim pair of trophies at May Madness

Midwestern Newspapers May 11, 2023News

A pair of local spring hockey teams have returned home from Toronto with a pair of trophies.

Region’s unemployment rate hits 6% in April

Midwestern Newspapers May 5, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The region’s unemployment rate has hit its highest point in more than two years.

Masking to remain mandatory in clinical areas at LWHA sites

Midwestern Newspapers May 3, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has worked closely with its partners in infection prevention and control to ensure patients, staff, physicians and families/caregivers are safe and protected while in local hospitals.

OPP issues public safety warning about lethal substance being sold online

Midwestern Newspapers May 3, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Police have issued a warning for Ontario residents about a potentially lethal substance being sold and distributed within the province.

Milwaukee tools stolen from Atwood business

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Police are investigating the theft of several Milwaukee tools from an Atwood business.

Two teens charged after damaging pavilion in North Perth park

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Two teens have been charged by Perth County OPP following a mischief investigation.

Barn broken in to in North Perth, police investigating

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP are investigating a break and enter to a barn on Perth Line 72 in the Municipality of North Perth. 

OPP offer drivers tips on sharing local roadways with farm equipment

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An increasing number of farmers are operating from more than one site, which increases the amount of time that farm vehicles are on the road.

2022-23 Central Perth Minor Hockey Awards

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Most Dedicated U9-1 – Brooks Ward U9-2 – Lily Crowley U11-LL – Max Buchanan, RJ Townsend U11…

ACW driver charged following collision in parking lot

Midwestern Newspapers April 26, 2023Police

Huron County OPP have charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident with impaired operation after a motor vehicle collision in a parking lot on April 3. 

Criminal record checks now online

Midwestern Newspapers April 26, 2023Police

Huron County OPP are reminding the public that if you live in an OPP-policed community, please ensure that you are searching for online record checks by: 

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New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support

According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.

Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant

HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

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Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Work of watercolour artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Libary Art Wall

WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program! This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

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TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

By Cory Bilyea

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

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