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Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent

Midwestern Newspapers April 12, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.

Driver charged for March 20 collision

Midwestern Newspapers April 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

One person has been charged after colliding with the rear of another vehicle.  

Health Unit seeing pertussis cases in Huron-Perth region

Midwestern Newspapers March 29, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Similar to other areas in southern Ontario, Huron Perth Public Health is seeing cases of pertussis in children.

North Perth resident defrauded out of $25,000

Midwestern Newspapers March 29, 2023Police

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that fraudsters and scammers are still extremely active and are employing various techniques to steal your hard-earned money.

SBGHC appoints new president and CEO

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced on March 22 that Nancy Shaw has been appointed as the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.

South Bruce OPP: Two victims lost $16K to online scams last week

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP say two area residents were the victim of online scams last week.

Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in February

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.

Huron Perth Ag Science Centre to host first AGM

Midwestern Newspapers March 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Ag Science Centre board of directors announced last week the organization will be hosting its first ever annual general meeting later this month.

More than $72K lost to cons and scams year-to-date in southern Bruce County

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

March is Fraud Prevention month, and the South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after more than $72,000 has been sent to scammers, year-to-date, by residents of southern Bruce County.

Hanover police officer faces multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A 25-year member of the Hanover Police Service faces charges involving the use of force on a person in custody.

Signs damaged in Morris-Turnberry

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

Sometime over the weekend of March 3, unknown people damaged numerous road signs in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, signs which include stop signs.

Vandals cause damage to Goderich free food pantry in early February

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

On two occasions, vandals caused damage to the free food pantry by the Tourism Centre in Goderich.

Cottrills qualify for 2023 Mixed Provincial Curling Championship

Midwestern Newspapers March 9, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Shawn and Katie Cottrill are headed to the 2023 Ontario Mixed Curling Championship following a successful weekend at the qualifying event in Tillsonburg.

Resident charged with shoplifting

Midwestern Newspapers March 1, 2023Police

One person has been charged after stealing items from a local business.  

OPP investigating fire in Atwood

Midwestern Newspapers March 1, 2023Police

On Feb. 20 just before 6 p.m., members of the Perth County OPP responded to a fire at a Main Street address in Atwood. 

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

See all Mildmay area articles.

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

Two-way traffic resumes overnight and weekends on bridge

WALKERTON – As of July 9, Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project had reached the point where single-lane traffic continued in daytime hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Minday to Friday, but two-lane traffic was occurring overnight and on weekends. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

By Denny Scott

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

By Submitted

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

By Kelsey Bent

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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