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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.

Milverton Fire Department – 100th Anniversary

Mike Wilson September 23, 2022Independent Plus, Local News, News

he Milverton Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022.

Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel

Patrick Raftis August 24, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.

Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities

Paige Peacock August 19, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.

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

Mike Wilson July 28, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Sports

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.

Province expanding fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility

Jordan Snobelen July 13, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario’s top doctor Kieran Moore appeared on July 13 for his first scheduled public COVID-19 briefing since April to announce expanded fourth dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled

Mike Wilson June 16, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.

Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal

Paige Peacock June 15, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).

Excitement growing as Atwood Canada Day celebration approaches

Dan McNee June 8, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After two years of modified scheduling featuring largely virtual and distanced events, the Atwood Lions Club and the community as a whole are ready to let loose for Canada Day 2022.

Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14

Midwestern Newspapers June 1, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News

A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Carr will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.

David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts

Patrick Raftis May 25, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner

David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.

Local election candidates meet with LWHA for ‘fireside chat’ on health care

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 25, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The Listowel-Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) invited MPP candidates for Perth-Wellington to discuss health care before the upcoming provincial election.

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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

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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.

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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

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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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