As we were putting our Midwestern Newspapers publications to bed last week, the difficult news was being broken to Spinrite Inc. employees that the long-standing Listowel industry would be shutting down its local operations.
Spinrite closure a serious blow to community
As we were putting our Midwestern Newspapers publications to bed last week, the difficult news was being broken to Spinrite Inc. employees that the long-standing Listowel industry would be shutting down its local operations.
MPP pay hike raises questions of fairness
News last week that the province’s legislators voted themselves a big raise hit with a thud in a lot of quarters.
North Perth Cruisers hold first of 2025 Retro Revival Cruise Nights
LISTOWEL – North Perth Cruisers held the first of their 2025 series of Retro Revival Cruise…
Community reels from tragic loss
A tragic blow to the people of Walkerton is top of mind for many across this region and beyond this…
Measles? Kind of hard to swallow
Measles? Really? Skimming the news recently I came across a story on a Kitchener school closed for a day while local public health officials completed the required vaccination verification steps following an exposure at the school.
Listowel Cyclones annual golf tournament fundraiser hosted at Listowel Golf and Country Club on May 17
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones held their annual golf tournament fundraiser at the Listowel Golf and Country Club on May 17. The event included a round of golf followed by a dinner and social time.
The Un-credible Trump
Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.
Conservative John Nater re-elected in Perth Wellington
Conservative incumbent John Nater will return to his seat on the Opposition benches to represent Perth-Wellington in the next parliament.
Perth-Wellington candidates make their case for chance to represent riding
David Mackey, Liberal David Mackey believes the imposition of US tariffs on Canadian goods and the…
Six set to vie for Huron-Bruce Member of Parliament chair in election
HURON-BRUCE - Voters across Canada are headed to the polls across for a federal election on April 28. With the April 9 deadline for filing nomination papers past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot. Midwestern Newspapers reached out to ca
Strong mayors, weak idea
Numerous heads of council in this region are poised to receive “strong mayor” powers under a proposal put forward last week by the provincial government.
A critical choice
Up for another election?
PM’s concern for Canadians was always evident
Aside from a few ceremonial details, the Justin Trudeau era is officially over.
What was the point?
So what did that accomplish?
