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Columns

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…

Is growth always good? Depends who you ask

Patrick Raftis August 15, 2024Columns, Opinion

Growth is a topic often bridged at municipal council meetings and the general consensus among both…

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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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Perth East candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming Perth East municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Howick candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming Howick municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

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South Bruce candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school

CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September. 

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South Bruce candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Brockton candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming Brockton municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

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Howick candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming Howick municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Four vie for three seats in Morris-Turnberry

Candidates for the upcoming Morris-Turnberry municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

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Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

South Bruce candidates answer questions

By Denny Scott

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Brockton candidates answer questions

By Denny Scott

Candidates for the upcoming Brockton municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Perth East candidates answer questions

By Denny Scott

Candidates for the upcoming Perth East municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

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