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Ontario government proposes changes to Blue Box program

Mike Wilson October 19, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Province wants producers, not municipalities, to pay for the cost of recycling TORONTO — The…

Province provides advice on Halloween celebrations

Mike Wilson October 19, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chief Medical Officer of Health: avoid parties and take precautions if trick-or-treating TORONTO…

Stop 23 Auto Sales makes multi-year pledge to Palmerston, Listowel hospitals

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

Listowel dealership pledges $200,000 over five years to be split between the two hospital…

Province introduces new public health restrictions, changes to COVID-19 testing

Mike Wilson October 2, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ontario requiring masks indoors, transitioning to appointment-based testing, pausing social…

Ontario could see 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in October

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

Officials urge everyone to ‘do their part’ as modelling shows increase in cases for all age…

Ford: ‘Ontario is now in the second wave of COVID-19’

Mike Wilson September 28, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO – On the same day that Ontario reported 700 new cases of COVID-19 – the highest…

WOAA cancels 2020-21 Senior Hockey season

Chris Daponte September 25, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News, Sports

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – With area hockey associations still assembling their Return to Play plans…

Mildmay man faces sexual assault charges after incident with minor

Mike Wilson September 23, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

MINTO – A Mildmay man faces sexual assault charges following an incident here last weekend…

Driver found asleep behind wheel, charged with impaired

Mike Wilson September 18, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – A scary situation resulted in charges for two people, but fortunately no one was…

Ontario government proposes legislation to freeze residential rent in 2021

Mike Wilson September 17, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Proposed legislation would also extend ban on commercial evictions TORONTO ― The Ontario…

Province lowers limits for gatherings in Ottawa, Peel, Toronto Regions

Mike Wilson September 17, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ontario also introduces legislation to increase fines for non-compliance across the province…

North Perth resident accused of assaulting police while in custody

Mike Wilson September 17, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH COUNTY – A North Perth resident is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting…

Green Cloud Cannabis dispensary now open in downtown Listowel

Chris Daponte September 11, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Wait over for recreational users as The Green Cloud Cannabis has AGCO application approved LISTOWEL…

Election speculation season begins with top contenders in dead heat

Mike Wilson September 10, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

VANCOUVER – Less than two weeks from a scheduled re-opening of Parliament with a Speech from the…

Four people arrested, charged for drug possession in Listowel

Mike Wilson September 10, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – A traffic stop resulted in drug charges for four people in Listowel. Just after 4 p.m.…

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks

From Dec. 20, 1995

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

See all Wingham area articles.

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

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.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

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PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

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