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Independent Plus

Province introduces new legislation to address housing crisis

Jordan Snobelen March 31, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province tabled new legislation on March 30 that takes aim at municipal planning schemes to address a lack of housing supply.

From tree to table: Hoover’s Maple Syrup and the intricate science behind syrup production

Dan McNee March 30, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Rural

Terry Hoover kills the engine of his Kubota utility vehicle and climbs out of the cab into the cool but comfortable early February air.

Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.

Live theatre is back on four local stages

Submitted March 30, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus

Open the doors and cue the stage lights! Drayton Entertainment will finally welcome audiences back to all of its theatres across the province this year including four local venues – the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, and Schoo

Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21

Mike Wilson March 9, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Masks no longer required in schools, most public settings beginning March 21

Blyth Festival’s 2022 season returns to the Harvest Stage

Submitted March 9, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival returns once again to present its 2022 season outdoors on the beautiful new Harvest Stage. Four Canadian productions will run in succession from June to September.

Q&A with CANNABIS XPRESS owner Chris Jones

Kelsey Bent March 3, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Wingham Advance Times

After three months of preparation, on Feb. 17 CANNABIS XPRESS opened of its newest stores in Wingham. The Wingham Advance Times interviewed owner Chris Jones about his career in the cannabis industry and the process of opening the store in Wingham. 

Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Submitted March 3, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.

Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users

Pauline Kerr February 26, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,

Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore

Paige Peacock February 25, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…

Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act

Jordan Snobelen February 25, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.

Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation

Jordan Snobelen February 24, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

It’s Nov. 16, 1987, Brian Mulroney is Canada’s prime minister, and in the House of Commons stands defence minister Perrin Beatty.

Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13

Midwestern Newspapers February 22, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.

Emergencies Act invoked for first time in response to blockades, occupation

Jordan Snobelen February 16, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national emergency in response to the recent blockades of Canada-U.S. border crossings and the occupation of Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa.

Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.

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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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