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Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17.

Wingham resident charged with multiple offences after ramming cruiser

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has laid charges against a Wingham resident after they rammed a police cruiser with a stolen vehicle.  

Meth, steroid trafficking charges laid in Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Police

In policing, every traffic stop has the potential to turn into something more than meets the eye, as was the case with a traffic stop conducted in Wingham earlier this month.

Voting is about to begin in Brockton

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

Voting is about to begin in Municipal Election 2022. Brockton voters will cast their ballots for five of six council candidates – the mayor and deputy mayor have been acclaimed – plus school board trustees.

Truth and Reconciliation ceremony planned for Friday, Sept. 30 in Walkerton

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Brockton residents are invited to mark Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, at a special ceremony starting at Memory Lane and continuing with a candlelight walk to the library. People are encouraged to bring only natural items, such as flowers, to leave on the library

Wanted man arrested in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Police

A Kitchener resident is facing some new charges along with previous charges from outstanding warrants from Owen Sound following an arrest made by Perth County OPP.

Area adults 18+ can now receive bivalent booster at HPPH clinics

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

As of Sept. 26, all individuals aged 18 and over can receive the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster at Huron Perth Public Health clinics.

North Perth all-candidates meeting goes Oct. 6

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022

Constituents will have the opportunity to hear from those hoping to represent them as their next North Perth municipal council in an all-candidates meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.

Turnbacks – Listowel Banner

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – The debate over whether to keep the Listowel Memorial Park dam in place…

Police make arrest, lay charge in Listowel abduction attempt

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Police

On Sept. 25 at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female and told her to get in his vehicle in the area of Wallace Avenue North in Listowel. 

Listowel, Wingham residents facing drug charges following series of raids

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Twenty-six individuals, including five from Listowel and four from Wingham, are facing numerous criminal and drug-related charges following the execution of nine search warrants across the region on Wednesday.

Listowel collision results in minor injuries

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2022Police

One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.

Multiple flags damaged in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2022Police

On Sept. 16 just before 5 p.m., the Perth County OPP received reports of mischief to multiple flags at a residence located on Albert Avenue North in Listowel.

OPP lays arson charge for Queen Street fire

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2022Police

A person has been charged with arson after Perth County OPP responded to a report of someone setting a fire in an apartment building laundry room in Listowel last month.

Police investigate truck thefts

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating a stolen truck incident after the keys were left inside the vehicle.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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