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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.

COVID numbers still low in Grey-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers September 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The local health unit reports that as of Sept. 28, there were 11 active cases of COVID-19, with 41 active high-risk contacts.

Weberlane Manufacturing to receive provincial funding for expansion project

Midwestern Newspapers September 24, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

A local manufacturing company is one of four businesses in Perth-Wellington receiving funding from the province to assist with its expansion project.

North Perth to host public meeting on Wallace Ave. S. one-way pilot project

Midwestern Newspapers September 23, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The municipality is hosting a public meeting about the one-way block trial on Wallace Avenue South next month.

North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in on Sept. 3

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.

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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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