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North Perth begins water metre upgrade project

Midwestern Newspapers April 21, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth will begin installing new water metres as part of a major upgrade project on April 24.

Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards

Midwestern Newspapers April 19, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.

War Amps 2023 key tag mailing begins in Listowel

Submitted April 13, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The War Amps begins its 2023 key tag mailing to Listowel and surrounding area this week.  

Toccalino family donates $60K for video scoreboard at Palmerston arena

Sue Hogenkamp March 23, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

To say that James and Cara Toccalino give from the heart is an understatement.

Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns, April 12-13

Patrick Raftis March 9, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Rural

Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.

Howick CBO recovering after ‘freak accident’

Patrick Raftis March 1, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the 8th Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.

Commissioner: federal government met threshold to invoke Emergencies Act

Chris Daponte February 17, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Public Order Emergency Commissioner Paul Rouleau says the federal government did in fact meet the “very high” threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter in response to “Freedom Convoy” protests in downtown Ottawa.

Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations

Midwestern Newspapers February 14, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.

Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated

Midwestern Newspapers January 26, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.

West Grey driver charged in hit and run

Midwestern Newspapers January 25, 2023Independent Plus, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

One person has been charged following an investigation into a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist last October.

Pharmacies now able to directly prescribe medications for common ailments

Midwestern Newspapers January 12, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The provincial government is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by launching pharmacist prescribing for some of the most common medical ailments.

Palmerston residents receive Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins

Submitted January 4, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News

Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, left, recently presented three Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteers with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins in recognition of their work. Volunteers Bob McEachern, Susan Welsh and Diane Gilbertson received their pins at the museum on Dec. 22. Volunteers Wayne Mart

OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.

Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot

Midwestern Newspapers October 13, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17.

IN PHOTOS: Harwill Farms’ Pumpkinpalooza 2022

Cory Bilyea October 5, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Harwill Farms held its 11th annual Pumpkin Palooza event on Oct. 2-3 just outside of Gowanstown.

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North Perth adopts Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter

In 2021, Perth County undertook a significant consultative process to develop a charter on diversity, equity and anti-racism. The county consulted with the public through surveys, roundtable discussions and one-on-one stakeholder interviews.

Nater calls for resignation of Hockey Canada CEO in wake of more sexual assault allegations

Perth-Wellington MP John Nater has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada’s CEO and a shakeup of the organization’s leadership in the wake of historic sexual assault allegations involving top Canadian junior hockey teams.

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County warns motorists not to cross the line – until it dries

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County line painting contractor will begin line painting operations on county roads for the 2022 season on Tuesday, May 10.

Region’s unemployment rate drops to 3.3 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 3.3 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Saugeen Ojibway Nation announce collaboration with Parks Canada, NDMNRF

LAKE HURON – Together with Giigoonyag (Fishes) Project is a collaboration between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), Parks Canada (PCA), and Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF), to better understand the health of dikameg (lake whitefish) and other fi

National Day of Awareness for MMIW2S ceremonies meant as reminder to learn more

SAUGEEN – The haunting cry of a Mi-Gi-Zi’ (Eagle) filled the air during a ceremony honouring murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirits (MMIWG2S).

See all Wingham area articles.
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Editorial

Infrastructure has to be maintained

A fierce storm called Daniel caused severe flooding in many Mediterranean countries. In Libya, the flooding triggered the collapse of two dams near the city of Derna on Sept. 10.

Where were you when the lights went out?

The title is a play on an old joke – a very old joke. “Where was Moses when the lights went out? Down in the cellar eating sauerkraut.”

Housing crisis sure to have an impact on education

‘Tis the time of year when university and college students are preparing for the fall migration south.

Columnists

Kinsmen golf tourney raises $4,700

By Dan McNee

Based on the turnout and funds raised alone at the inaugural Kinsmen Charity Classic on Sept. 17, this one is a keeper.

Westfield Warriors curling team recognized by North Perth council

By Submitted

North Perth council honoured the 2023 Provincial Elementary School Curling champions from North Perth Westfield Elementary School with municipal medallions on Sept. 18. Members of the team include: Noah Schneider (skip), Brooke Schaefer (vice), Sofia Reinhardt (second), Reid Harwood (lead), and Clar

Cyclones help celebrate 50th anniversary season with win in home opener

By Dan McNee

The Listowel Cyclones kicked off their 2023-24 GOJHL regular season in fine style on Sept. 16, playing host to alumni festivities as part of the organization’s 50 years of junior hockey in the community.

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