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Independent Plus

Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production

Submitted July 14, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus

The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors. 

New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913

Liz Small July 5, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.

PC Connect launches new library bus passes

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.

Elmira MCC Thrift and Gift marks grand re-opening June 15

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For over four decades, the Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) Thrift and Gift retail store in Elmira has been offering quality second-hand items at discounted prices. Ever popular throughout the region for its extensive selection, a recently-completed renovation to its Church Street West location h

Celebrate cycling in June

Submitted June 1, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

June is Bike Month, a celebration of cycling. It is an opportunity to try riding a bike for the first time, or to build cycling into your routine.

OPP issues public safety warning about lethal substance being sold online

Midwestern Newspapers May 3, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Police have issued a warning for Ontario residents about a potentially lethal substance being sold and distributed within the province.

Perth County marks Tourism Week

Submitted April 27, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

April 24-30, 2023 marks Tourism Week in Canada and Perth County is ready to celebrate!

Fundraiser established for Atwood man paralyzed in March snowmobile accident

Dan McNee April 27, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

“It was just the biggest freak accident. I still don’t really know what went down, because we weren’t there. Shelby was with him but said the snow was kicked up when he was in front of her. Then he just vanished.”

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.

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Select Your Region

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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