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North Perth awards tender for Davidson Avenue bridge

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Local News

NORTH PERTH – Council has awarded the tender for the replacement of the bridge crossing the Maitland River on Davidson Avenue North in Listowel.

Grey-Bruce MOH says region in great position to deal with lifting of masking mandate

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health, says the region is well positioned to deal with the lifting of masking mandates for most indoor settings, including schools, later this month.

Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Masks no longer required in schools, most public settings beginning March 21

Walkerton Legion membership meeting Tuesday

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Columns

All members are asked to show up Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the hall to help shape any future activities and to show support for the executive, who have operated the Legion for over two years without a break. 

The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Columns

Sorry, wrasslin’ fans, this column isn’t about Bret “The Hitman” Hart.

Morris-Turnberry pledges COVID funds for Belmore arena, Bluevale Hall

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council has pledged a total of $15,000 from its COVID Safe Restart Funds for the Belmore Community Centre and Bluevale Hall.

Council discusses Perth County Federation of Agriculture letter

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Council briefly discussed a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA), addressed to Perth County council, regarding county budget.

North Perth to award discount to arena advertisers

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council has once again approved a discount for those who advertised in North Perth’s arenas.

Council denies North Huron’s request for rec facilities funds

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Perth council was unanimous in its decision regarding a request from the Township of North Huron for funding to assist with recreation facilities costs.

Avon Maitland board awards contract for new playground equipment at Elma school

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Students at Elma Township Public School are one step closer to enjoying new playground equipment on the school grounds.

AMDSB ending short-term remote learning option at March Break 2022

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is ending its short-term remote learning option later this month.

Sometimes you just have to laugh

Mike Wilson March 3, 2022Columns

I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been in a dark place mentally.

Atwood Lions announce outdoor rink closed indefinitely ‘by order of North Perth’

Mike Wilson March 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It appears there will be no more skating at the outdoor rink in Atwood for the time being.

Another month, another record for North Perth real estate

Mike Wilson February 24, 2022Listowel Banner, News

Home sale prices, apparently, do not suffer from the “January Blues” like many of us do.

PC Connect ridership drops 33 per cent

Mike Wilson February 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Ridership on PC Connect dropped significantly in January compared to the previous month.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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