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STAYING SAFE: Police offer six tips for safer bicycle riding

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With warmer weather returning to midwestern Ontario, you can expect to see area youth getting their bikes out. The OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:

Déjà vu: Listowel property broken in to twice in one week

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

For the second time in a week, a Listowel residence under construction has been the victim of a break, enter and theft.

Palmerston resident charged for second time in 48 hours

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

For the second time in a span of three days, Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.

All-candidates meeting scheduled for May 9 in Walkerton

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times

An all-candidates meeting for the upcoming provincial election is being hosted by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group.

Attempted murder charge laid in recent shooting

Midwestern Newspapers April 14, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Morris-Turnberry man is among those charged at a recent shooting that took place near Brucefield.

Numerous tools stolen during B&E in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are looking for suspects after a break, enter and theft from a residence under construction in Listowel.

Sexual assault reported in North Perth, arrest made

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police have laid a charge in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth last month.

Thief tries to steal catalytic converter

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A mobility transportation bus was damaged when an unknown person attempted to steal its catalytic converter.

Palmerston resident charged following domestic investigation

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic investigation.

$65K of equipment stolen from Listowel tractor dealership

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A theft from a local tractor dealership has resulted in a significant loss.

North Perth resident charged after assaulting police officer

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident has been arrested and charged following an altercation with police that ended with an officer being assaulted.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre to maintain masking requirements

Midwestern Newspapers April 11, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Officials for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) say the current masking requirements for all individuals entering their facilities will continue.

Listowel, Wingham hospitals to maintain masking requirements indefinitely

Midwestern Newspapers April 11, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is joining other hospitals across the south west region in stating they will maintain the current masking requirements for people entering their facilities.

South Bruce OPP respond to nine crashes involving deer in first week of April

Midwestern Newspapers April 8, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce OPP say they have been called to nine separate crashes involving motor vehicles and deer between April 1 and April 7.

Person charged after investigation

Midwestern Newspapers April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Further charges have been laid against an Etobicoke resident as a result of an ongoing investigation in Perth County.

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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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