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Columns

Half-century celebrations abound

Patrick Raftis September 6, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Fifty-year milestones are understandably rare for community organizations, but there are several coming up in our area within the next couple of weeks.

We need both supervised consumption sites and addiction treatment hubs

Pauline Kerr September 6, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government’s plan to move supervised drug consumption sites from school zones looks good at first glance. 

Pathway to the past: The history of Hardwood Haven

Jessica Carter September 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Since moving to Listowel when I was eight, I have always loved driving or walking by this beautiful home, and dreamed of going inside it.  I was thrilled when, a few years ago, before it was sold, I had the opportunity to do just that.  I had a lovely tour of the former Hardwood Haven Bed and Breakf

My vitamins and medications

Bob Murray August 29, 2024Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Like it or not I’m not in control of the medications that are prescribed by my doctors – the specialists. However, I am in control of the vitamins that I take on a regular basis.

Listowel Banner’s Aug. 29,2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 29, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Joey Pupura brought his Neil Diamond tribute show to the Listowel Legion.…

New experience in the offing – See you in October

Cory Bilyea August 29, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I have some exciting news to share with you. Earlier this year, I submitted an application to the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and CBC Indigenous for a journalism fellowship opportunity. I was not one of the selected journalists.

More flooding, more closed roads, more insurance claims

Pauline Kerr August 29, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The weather gurus have confirmed that Toronto has been hit with not one but two serious storms this summer – two once-in-a-hundred-year storms within weeks of each other – flooded basements, water rescues on urban streets, roads closed and … insurance claims.

Perth County Kennel Club’s first dog show in 1946

Jennifer Georgiou August 22, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

On Wednesday Dec. 4, 1946, the Perth County Kennel Club held its first ever dog show in Stratford.…

Listowel Banner Turnbacks: Aug. 22, 2024

Midwestern Newspapers August 22, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – Listowel native, Corey Conners, was extended an invite to 2015 Masters and…

Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.

Don’t disengage now

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The newspapers under the umbrella of Midwestern Newspapers Corp. have recently covered items at their perspective municipal councils that have attracted major public interest. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 19, 1992 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers August 22, 2024Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Movie playing at Paramount theatre in Hanover: A league of their own;

Turnbacks; Wingham Advance-Times August 15, 2024

Submitted August 15, 2024Columns, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Turnbacks for August 15, 2024

Turnbacks; Walkerton Herald-Times August, 2024

Submitted August 15, 2024Columns, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

August 21, 1991 – Walkerton would grow by 1000 if all subdivision developed; – White sugar…

Bravo to French leaders for ‘taking the plunge’

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Columns, Opinion

A lot of focus with the Summer Olympics has been on the Seine River. The river has played a key…

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

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Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

Columnists

Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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