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Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston

Patrick Raftis August 27, 2021Independent Plus, Local News

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the…

Drayton Entertainment hoping to resume in-person performances by late fall

Curtis Gordon August 19, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

With the province in stage three of its reopening plan, it remains unclear when in-person performances will resume at the Drayton Festival Theatre.

Writ has dropped – here’s who is running in Perth-Wellington, Huron-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers August 18, 2021Federal Election 2021, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election this fall and voters will cast their ballots on Sept. 20.

International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19

Submitted August 6, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.

Governments supporting projects to assist farmers

Submitted August 6, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.

Perth County Tourism hosting ‘Tastings on the Trail’ event on the G2G Rail Trail 

Submitted August 4, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County Tourism is hosting a Tastings on the Trail event on the Guelph to Goderich (G2G) Rail Trail this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall

Jordan Snobelen, Wellington Advertiser August 3, 2021Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Masking, self-screening, music programming, group lunches, gym classes, team sports, field trips and extra-curriculars are all on the calendar for a fall return to in-person learning.

Temporary traffic lights at ‘S-Bend’ should be installed by spring

Mike Wilson December 3, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A temporary traffic light system is expected to be operating at the…

Province offers advice on how to celebrate holidays safely

Mike Wilson November 25, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ford: ‘Traditions will have to be adjusted’ TORONTO – The holidays, like many things in 2020,…

Perth County agrees to temporary traffic lights at Perth Road 140, Perth Line 91 intersection

Mike Wilson November 22, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH COUNTY – Following years of discussion about installing a higher level of traffic safety…

Ontario extends COVID-19 orders until Dec. 21

Mike Wilson November 20, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO — The Ontario government has extended all orders currently in place under the Reopening…

Brockton man charged with impaired driving

Mike Wilson November 16, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HARRISTON – A Brockton man is facing multiple charges following a Wellington County OPP…

Province releases new framework for keeping Ontario ‘safe and open’

Mike Wilson November 4, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO – A new framework for implementing and lifting COVID-19 restrictions was announced by the…

Ontario announces $500 million in funding for municipalities

Mike Wilson October 30, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Local municipalities to benefit from Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocations TORONTO ­–…

Ontario may have avoided worst-case COVID-19 scenario: health experts

Mike Wilson October 29, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Province expects between 800 to 1,200 new cases a day for most of November TORONTO – The…

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Listowel Chamber hosts successful woman’s night

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Chamber of Commerce hosted its Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event the…

Cadets tackle obstacles, build leadership

LISTOWEL - March kicked off with high energy and excitement for over 100 cadets from Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Wellington Counties as they came together for an action-packed Area Directed Activity held in Listowel on March 1, 2026.

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Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council authorizes sale of Augusta Street

Council here authorized selling a portion of Augusta Street in Lowertown at the end of their meeting March 17. 

Morris-Turnberry manages surplus from 2025 expenditures

Council carried a motion approving the year-end balance of a surplus of $142,432.66, to be transferred to the municipality’s General Reserve.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Finding a place to rest this lent season

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

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

Columnists

Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

South Bruce council approves zoning change for major McGlynn lumber expansion

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A major expansion of South Bruce Flooring’s parent operation has received the green light from municipal council, moving forward with what was described by council as a “long process.”

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