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Independent Plus

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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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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Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget

LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.

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South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend

TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.

South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.

See all Mildmay area articles.

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Howick to purchase new pickup truck for public works department

HOWICK - Finch Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd., of London, has been awarded the tender for Howick’s new patrol truck.

WAHS hosts ‘bring and brag’ session at May meeting

The May meeting of the Wingham and Area Historical Society saw another successful ‘bring and brag’ session with several members showcasing family heirlooms, including an antique butter churn and a 1940’s children’s book.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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By Submitted

CHESLEY -  Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is welcoming a new member to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Papy Mukenge as superintendent of education. The position will take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

South Bruce OPP officer receives Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving

By Submitted

SOUTH BRUCE - Provincial Constable Mike Scott has been presented with the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board acknowledges support for new replacement school, child care centre for Mildmay

By Submitted

MILDMAY - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is acknowledging support from the Ontario government following official approval of a new replacement school and child-care centre for Mildmay.

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