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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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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