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Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 22, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.

Avian flu identified in poultry in Perth County

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been identified in live poultry delivered by an independent third party to a commercial processing plant in Perth County, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).

Police investigating another theft from Listowel construction site

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2022News

Perth County OPP are investigating yet another theft from a construction site in North Perth.

Northern Huron Connection Centre receives two large donations

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Financial support for the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) continues to roll in, with the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announcing on Tuesday they have received two large, local donations.

Kinsmen propose returning tractor pull to Lucknow

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Representatives from the Lucknow Kinsmen attended the Dec. 5 Huron-Kinloss council meeting to propose hosting the annual tractor pull at the Graceland site.

Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.

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.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

See all Listowel area articles.

New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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

Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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