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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.

Perth East resident charged with spousal assault

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth East resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

Local charged with three counts of shoplifting

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

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

Police seek suspects in Listowel break and enter

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

Police are looking for suspects after a business/residence was broken into earlier this month

Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.

Police investigating theft of swing from Listowel school playground 

Midwestern Newspapers February 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are investigating after the theft of a swing from a school in Listowel.

One charged following threat at Walkerton school

Midwestern Newspapers February 14, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

One person is in custody following a reported threat at a school in Walkerton this morning.

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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

See all Listowel area articles.

Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants

The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

See all Mildmay area articles.

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

Two-way traffic resumes overnight and weekends on bridge

WALKERTON – As of July 9, Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation project had reached the point where single-lane traffic continued in daytime hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Minday to Friday, but two-lane traffic was occurring overnight and on weekends. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council supports economic development through immigration

Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.

HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19

The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins

By Denny Scott

The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.

Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’

By Submitted

Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.

North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens

By Kelsey Bent

Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.  

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