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Grey-Bruce COVID-19 assessment centres announce hours for Victoria Day

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GREY-BRUCE – The COVID-19 assessment centres in Kincardine and Owen Sound will be open on…

Eden Grove Village purchases former Midwestern Centre site, exploring options for development

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Not-for-profit corporation takes ownership of extensive Highway 23 property NORTH PERTH – The…

Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 18 and up, starting May 18

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TORONTO – The Ontario government says anyone born in 2003 or earlier will soon be able to book an…

THE IVORY SILO: Pandemic decisions continue to show complete disregard for mental health

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By Stewart Skinner People who fight with depression have different analogies for how it makes them…

Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2

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Golf courses to remain closed, schools to remain in remote learning TORONTO – As expected, the…

Dave Tanner uses pandemic downtime to record songs of hope, optimism, reverence and respect

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Passerine Dream album released on all streaming services May 3 Dave Tanner was born and bred in…

Outbreak declared at Fordwich Village Nursing Home

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FORDWICH – Fordwich Village Nursing Home is experiencing its second outbreak of the pandemic,…

Milverton man killed in collision with tractor-trailer Tuesday morning

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PERTH EAST – On May 4 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)…

Ontario announces paid sick days plan for those impacted by COVID-19

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Midwestern Newspapers tallies nine awards at OCNA Better Newspapers Competition

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Atwood teen taking on 150-km bike trek for charity

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Colin Williams seeking donations to benefit Children’s Health Foundation ATWOOD – When most…

Three homes burn in fire at The Village in Listowel

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April 19 blaze causes approximately $1 million in damages LISTOWEL – Three modular homes were…

Local singer records song co-written by country music star Tenille Townes

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Huron Perth Public Health opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents 65 and older

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Residents born in 1956 or earlier are now eligible to receive the vaccine HURON-PERTH – Huron…

Province issues stay-at-home order effective April 8

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

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

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

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Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

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Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

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From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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