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Caressant Care implementing mandatory staff vaccination policy

Midwestern Newspapers September 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is joining a group of national seniors’ care providers in implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for staff at the Woodstock-based company’s 25 long-term care and assisted living facilities.

Guelph resident charged following stabbing incident

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Police

One person was charged after a victim was stabbed in the Municipality of North Perth last week.

North Perth implementing proof of vaccination for all municipal rec facilities, meeting spaces

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth announced on Thursday that it will require proof of vaccination for all patrons of municipally-operated recreation facilities and meeting places in compliance with the Government of Ontario’s forthcoming mandate that comes into effect on Sept. 22, 2021.

Poll: Conservatives, Liberals locked in two-way race as election day nears

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Federal Election 2021

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With the federal election campaign nearing the end of its final week, a poll shows that no party is separating itself amongst Canadian voters.

Listowel Terry Fox Run to be conducted virtually

Midwestern Newspapers September 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For the second straight year, the Listowel Terry Fox Run will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Justin L. Smith, Independent

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Independent candidate, Justin L. Smith, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate James Rice, Liberal Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Liberal Party candidate, James Rice, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Ben Lobb, Conservative Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce Conservative candidate, Ben Lobb, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his…

Huron-Bruce riding candidate Jan Johnstone, New Democratic Party

Midwestern Newspapers September 15, 2021Federal Election 2021, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.

North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in

Midwestern Newspapers September 9, 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.

Wingham resident facing multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers September 9, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

BELGRAVE – A Wingham resident is facing a number of charges following a recent traffic stop…

Police looking for driver in Howick hit-and-run incident

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2021Police

HOWICK – Huron County OPP continue to investigate a fail to remain collision involving a…

Meth seized during Mount Forest traffic stop

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2021Police

On Aug. 29 at approximately 8:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police Wellington County Detachment investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that was parked at a business on Main Street in Mount Forest.

Sept. 2 gas leak results in brief road closure

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A gas leak on Sept. 2 resulted in a brief road closure by the OPP.

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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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