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Independent Plus

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair cancelled due to COVID-19

Mike Wilson June 24, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO – Organizers have cancelled this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, but promise it…

Ontario extends emergency declaration to July 15

Mike Wilson June 24, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO ― The Ontario government has extended the current state of emergency to July 15 – and…

Province asks school boards to plan for all scenarios come September

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

School boards will be able to decide a plan that works best for their students, staff based on…

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields cancelled, returning in 2021

Mike Wilson June 10, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News

LUCKNOW – One of the biggest events in Bruce County this summer is the latest event to be…

UPDATED: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health issues order requiring facemasks in all businesses

Mike Wilson June 10, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News

Businesses must also provide hand sanitizer to be used by all customers entering/exiting businesses…

A perspective on COVID-19 statistics: Part 4

Mike Wilson June 4, 2020Independent Plus, Opinion

By Dr. John Pronk, ND When issues become confusing, I believe it’s important to step back to get…

A perspective on COVID-19 statistics: Part 3

Mike Wilson May 28, 2020Independent Plus, Opinion

By Dr. John Pronk, ND In the past two segments (Part 1 and Part 2), I shared some of the recent…

Police arrest four more trespassers at property north of Listowel

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

Former Midwestern Regional Centre property has been site of three separate unlawful entry incidents…

A perspective on COVID-19 statistics: Part 2

Mike Wilson May 21, 2020Independent Plus, Opinion

By Dr. John Pronk, ND Last week I wrote about the conflicting data surrounding COVID-19 statistics;…

Minto, Wellington North to share fire department management team

Mike Wilson May 20, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News

Current Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow appointed as new Director of Fire Services, effective June 1…

A perspective on COVID-19 statistics: Part 1

Mike Wilson May 14, 2020Independent Plus, Opinion

By Dr. John Pronk, ND If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past six months you have…

Bottle drive to benefit Palmerston hospital, food bank on Saturday

Mike Wilson April 23, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News

By Patrick Raftis PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions Club are holding a bottle drive on April 25.…

West Grey passes 2020 budget

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

Taxes will increase $45 on a home assessed at $300,000 WEST GREY — The Municipality of West Grey…

Modelling shows 11,000 to 22,000 Canadian deaths over course of pandemic

Mike Wilson April 9, 2020Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Tam: ‘We cannot prevent every death, but we must prevent all the deaths we can’ By Chris…

Police investigating break and enter at trailer park near Clifford

Mike Wilson April 8, 2020Independent Plus, Local News, News

HOWICK TOWNSHIP – The Huron County OPP is seeking tips from the public to help catch the…

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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