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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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“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 archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

See all Mildmay area articles.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

Columnists

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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