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Person charged with shoplifting in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Another person has been charged for theft after they were caught shoplifting at a local business.

Driver charged for speeding in school zone

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Kitchener driver after they were speeding more than 55km/h over the limit in a posted school zone in the Municipality of North Perth.

Two charged with obstructing peace officer following Feb. 15 incident

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Two people were charged with obstructing a peace officer after a minor collision in North Perth.

Nominations open for 2021 Norm Stirling Citizen of the Year Award

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth is seeking its 2021 Citizen of the Year, as well as nominations for the Celebrate North Perth Inspiration Award.

Suspicious person call in Teeswater results in arrest of two North Huron residents

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Two North Huron residents are facing multiple charges following an early morning incident in Teeswater earlier this week.

Mitchell shuts out Walkerton in Pollock Division action

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Hawks fans who made the trip to Mitchell on Saturday evening saw the team handed a 3-0 defeat by their hosts.

Local donors gave over $15,000 to ‘Freedom Convoy’

Midwestern Newspapers March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.

Perth County council awards contract for courthouse renos

Midwestern Newspapers February 23, 2022Listowel Banner, News

Perth County council has awarded the contract for the courthouse elevator project.

Wingham Ironmen docked points for use of ineligible player

Midwestern Newspapers February 23, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The results of a Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) investigation have taken points away from the Wingham Ironmen in the Pollock Division standings.

Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13

Midwestern Newspapers February 22, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.

Two Howick residents charged with shoplifting from Listowel business

Midwestern Newspapers February 18, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Two people have been charged for theft after police they were caught shoplifting at a local business.

Fatal house fire in Teeswater under investigation

Midwestern Newspapers February 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A house fire in Teeswater earlier today has claimed the life of one individual.

North Perth resident charged with assault

Midwestern Newspapers February 18, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

Police looking to identify two shoplifting suspects in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

Police are looking to identify two people in relation to a shoplifting investigation at a business in Listowel.

Wingham ED to be closed Feb. 18-19 due to lack of staff

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed overnight on Saturday.

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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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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

By Submitted

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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