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Owen Sound man facing 65 charges following arrest in Hanover

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

An Owen Sound man is facing 65 charges following a nearly eight-month long investigation by the Hanover Police Service.

Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.

Unemployment rate increases, remains lowest in Ontario

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The local unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points in November, however it still remains the lowest in Ontario.

Listowel’s Life’s A Party set to close doors in 2023

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Life’s A Party will officially be closing its doors as of Jan. 1, 2023. The Main Street West bakery, caterer and party supply store in Listowel made the announcement via social media on Dec. 1. Owners Michele and LeAnne Deniet could not be reached for immediate comment, but stated in the

Municipalities, conservation authorities concerned about Bill 23

Cory Bilyea and Melissa Dunphy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporters December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The recent announcement by the Ontario government to introduce Bill 23, despite many municipalities voicing their opposition, has created a backlash from local politicians, CAOs and conservation authorities.

Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.

Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2022Police

A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.

Investigation into John Street apartment fire continues

Midwestern Newspapers December 2, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Emergency services responded to a fire at 308 John St. the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 1.

North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.

Local health partners asking residents to help ‘remove pressure’ from health care system

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A group of local health and social service partners is asking residents to “work together” to help local hospitals reduce emergency department visits during the cold and flu season.

‘Don’t pay the con artist’: Police say area residents lost over $10,000 last week

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.

OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.

McDonagh Insurance’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ fundraiser brings in $56K for Wingham hospital

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 29.

COVID outbreak at Wingham hospital declared over, Nov. 30

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The COVID-19 outbreak at the Wingham and District Hospital has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, as of Nov. 30.

Driver charged following single motor-vehicle collision

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 24 just before 8 a.m., the Perth County OPP and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Perth-Oxford Road in the Township of Perth East.  

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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.

See all Listowel area articles.

Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

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.

Columnists

Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

Process begins to select new appointees to Grey Bruce Board of Health

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Bruce and Grey counties have taken steps to embark on what Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, referred to as “advancing a renewed board of health for the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit.”

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