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Chesley emergency department closed for portion of weekend

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

Less than a month after reintroducing 24/7 service at the Chesley hospital’s emergency department, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced temporary closures this coming weekend “due to a number of unexpected staff absences.”

Carrick Township man facing criminal charges

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

Police have issued a statement about the presence of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) in Carrick Township last month.

Cannabis use leads to impaired charge

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

On June 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Perth County OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere program on Line 87 and Road 165 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Resident charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

On June 25 just before 10 p.m., Perth County OPP was dispatched to a traffic complaint on Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth.

Driver charged after vehicle hits transport truck

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Police

One person has been charged after they tried to avoid a collision at the last second.

North Perth CBO moves to Howick

Midwestern Newspapers July 6, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its June 21 meeting, Howick Township council approved hiring a new Chief Building Official, after the position’s predecessor, David Kopp, submitted a letter of resignation on May 3.

Golf Fore Hospice raises $77,378

Midwestern Newspapers June 29, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The fourth annual Golf Fore Hospice event held June 21 at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club was successful in raising a remarkable total of $64,427 for the day (unofficial total).

Listowel Memorial Hospital emergency department to be closed for 14-hour span this weekend

Midwestern Newspapers June 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The emergency department at Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed for a portion of the upcoming holiday weekend.

ATV stolen from Line 90 residence

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Police

On June 17, Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from a residence on Line 90, in the Municipality of North Perth.

Shoplifter arrested in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Police

A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

Tools stolen following residential break-in

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Police

Police are looking for suspect(s) after a break, enter and theft at a residence on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.   

Thieves steal $33K in cash, jewellery from residence

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Police

On June 10 just before 6 p.m., the Perth County OPP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence located on Perth Line 72 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Rash of Pride vandalism plagues area

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Wellington County and Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are actively investigating a rash of mischiefs in the Township of Mapleton, Municipality of North Perth and the Town of Minto.

Police recover over $200K worth of stolen property in Culross Township

Midwestern Newspapers June 16, 2022Police

Police say more than $200,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered following the execution of a search warrant at a Culross Township property.

Stunt driving charge laid near Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers June 16, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Walton resident after they were speeding more than 60km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.      

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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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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. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

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. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

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. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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