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Bruce County Federation of Agriculture cancels research project into DGR

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter to South Bruce council on Aug. 9, the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) informed the municipality that they will no longer be looking into researching the potential impacts of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository (DGR) to host

Chesley emergency department closed for part of weekend

Midwestern Newspapers August 12, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

For the second time in just over a month, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced temporary closures this coming weekend “due to a number of unexpected nursing staff absences.”

2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, Homecraft Division results

Midwestern Newspapers August 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Plants and Cut Flowers Shamrock Clara Bauman Becky Smith Marlene McQuinn African Violet, single…

2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, Homecraft Division results

Midwestern Newspapers August 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Photography Past Listowel Fair Memory Katie Wilting Cheryl Coghlin Kelly Battams-Trussler New Life…

OPP seeking motorist after 12-year-old cyclist struck, suspect fled scene

Midwestern Newspapers August 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are seeking information regarding an incident involving a driver failing to remain at the scene of a collision, after their vehicle collided with a 12-year-old cyclist last week.

Wetland development, interference leads to conviction for North Huron resident

Midwestern Newspapers August 10, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A North Huron resident has been found guilty of developing and interfering with a protected wetland.

Burn ban lifted in Perth County

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The open-air fire ban that was issued on July 15 will be lifted at midnight tonight.

Wingham resident facing charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 3, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Wingham resident with several criminal charges following a recent traffic related investigation in Wingham.

Wingham hospital emerg closure announced for this weekend

Midwestern Newspapers August 3, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

For the second consecutive weekend, the emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed for a 14-hour window.

Domm Construction fined for workplace injury

Midwestern Newspapers August 3, 2022Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Domm Construction Ltd., based in Ayton, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Owen Sound, for safety violations that resulted in critical injuries to a worker at a construction site on Oct. 29, 2020. The court also imposed a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincia

Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – North Perth council prepared to go paperless by using Apple’s iPad 3.…

Vehicle stolen from local dealership

Midwestern Newspapers August 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On July 7, members of the Perth County OPP were dispatched to a business on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth for the report of a stolen vehicle.  

HPPH continues to stress caution amidst seventh wave of COVID

Midwestern Newspapers August 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The seventh wave of COVID-19 continues in Huron-Perth. Sadly, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting five more deaths due to COVID-19, as well as three hospitalizations and six outbreaks in highest-risk settings.

Emerg closures announced for Wingham, Listowel hospitals this weekend

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

The emergency departments at both the Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed for a portion of the weekend.

Turnbacks for July 28, 2022

Midwestern Newspapers July 27, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – Sarah Scott was crowned  Listowel Fair Ambassador. Listowel teen, Emma…

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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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