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

Midwestern Newspapers May 20, 2021News

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

Midwestern Newspapers May 17, 2021News

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

Midwestern Newspapers May 17, 2021News

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

Midwestern Newspapers May 14, 2021News

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

Midwestern Newspapers May 13, 2021News

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

Midwestern Newspapers May 7, 2021News

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

Outbreak declared at Fordwich Village Nursing Home

Midwestern Newspapers May 5, 2021News

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

Milverton man killed in collision with tractor-trailer Tuesday morning

Midwestern Newspapers May 5, 2021News

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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Province to reimburse employers for up to three paid leave days due to COVID-19 per employee…

Midwestern Newspapers tallies nine awards at OCNA Better Newspapers Competition

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TORONTO – Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized by the Ontario Community Newspapers…

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

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2021News

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

Midwestern Newspapers April 9, 2021News

MILVERTON – Music fans have been able to enjoy a powerful new voice from Perth County on all…

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

Midwestern Newspapers April 7, 2021News

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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Ford: ‘The decisions we make now … will be the difference between life and death for thousands…

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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

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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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