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Independent Plus

Regional unemployment increases slightly in August

Mike Wilson September 16, 2021Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…

Province releases further details on vaccine passport program

Paige Peacock September 15, 2021Independent Plus, News

The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.

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…

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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 County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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