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Missing Perth East youth found following regional police search

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service and Stratford Police Service, has located an 11-year-old youth who had been missing from the Township of Perth East since Oct. 16.

Protect Our Waterways to launch petition campaign in South Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 20, Protect Our Waterways (POW) announced the launch of a petition campaign to convince South Bruce council to hold a referendum on the community’s willingness to host the Nuclear Waste

Suspicious person report leads to impaired driving charge

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

A resident of Wingham is facing a number of charges after police got called about a suspicious man slouched over in a parked pickup truck.

North Huron resident facing slew of charges

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Police

BLYTH – A North Huron resident remains in custody following a police investigation last week. On…

Collision in Perth East attributed to careless driving

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

On Sept. 16 just before 5 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police, along with the Perth County Paramedic Services, responded to a single-vehicle collision on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East.

Theft of tools reported in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

On Sept. 12 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft from a construction site on Road 177 in the Municipality of North Perth.

North Perth resident charged with mischief

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

One person is facing a mischief charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident at a local business.

Threats lead to charges for North Perth man

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

On Sept. 12 just after 6 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police was dispatched to a report of an individual in the area of Elizabeth Street East in Listowel who was uttering threats.

Driver caught racing 90 km/h over speed limit near Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged another driver after they were speeding more than 90km/h over the posted limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

North Perth to require proof of COVID vaccination for everyone 12 and older at rec facilities

Midwestern Newspapers October 8, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

In response to the letter of instruction issued by Huron Perth Public Health, effective at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, every person age 12 years and older wishing to access any of the municipally operated recreation facilities in North Perth will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID

Two caught with a stolen truck, ATV

Midwestern Newspapers October 7, 2021Police

A pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle have been returned to their owners and plenty of charges have been laid following a recent investigation conducted by Huron County OPP.

Local residents recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Midwestern Newspapers September 30, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

To acknowledge Indigenous people here in our region and across Canada, out of respect for the survivors of the Indian Residential School System and the many generations since who have lived the intergenerational trauma caused by the system, but most of all to honour those children who didn’t make it

Kitchener driver charged with racing

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Police

he Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Kitchener driver after they were recorded speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit in North Perth.

Impaired driver arrested in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Police

On Sept. 8 just after 8 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence in the area of Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth. 

Province announces funding for In the Know mental health program

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Rural

The Ontario government has announced funding for a mental health literacy program designed to support the well-being of the farming community.

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New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support

According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.

Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant

HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

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Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Work of watercolour artist Janet Main featured on Walkerton Libary Art Wall

WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program! This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

See all Wingham area articles.

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Midwest Co-op to cease retail operations in Mildmay, Chesley

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TEESWATER - Midwest Co-operative Services Inc. has announced plans for a realignment of its retail operations the company says is designed to “strengthen long-term service to members and customers, improve efficiency, and reinvest in key locations across its trading area.”

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

By Cory Bilyea

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

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