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Independent Plus

PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A: Bob Hosken, New Blue Party

Midwestern Newspapers May 19, 2022Independent Plus, Ontario Election 2022

I live in Harriston with my wife, Nichola, and my two daughters. We have called Harriston home for the past 20 years. I have a degree in statistics from the University of Guelph and have been a high school math teacher at Wellington Heights in Mount Forest for the past 17 years.

Minto midwife experiences life in northern community

Patrick Raftis May 5, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Puvirnituq is a village of about 1,500 people in the Nunavik territory of northern Quebec. A six-hour plane ride from Montreal, it is located beyond the tree line at the mouth of Hudson Bay.

Are you ready to vote in the upcoming municipal election?

Midwestern Newspapers April 25, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario’s municipal and school board elections are taking place this fall.

Wingham/Lucknow Girls’ U18 team wins provincials

Submitted April 20, 2022Independent Plus, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham/Lucknow Girls’ U18 hockey team are provincial champions after capturing the gold medal at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association “C” championship, held in Toronto April 7-10.

Co-op members approve merger

Patrick Raftis April 20, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A merger between two local farm cooperatives has been approved.

STAYING SAFE: Police offer six tips for safer bicycle riding

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With warmer weather returning to midwestern Ontario, you can expect to see area youth getting their bikes out. The OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:

Palmerston resident charged following domestic investigation

Midwestern Newspapers April 13, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic investigation.

New, unique service in midwestern Ontario

Cory Bilyea April 7, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Kayla Lowry is turning her love and passion for horses into a dream come true, creating a unique and magical business that will provide lasting memories for years to come.

Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.

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.

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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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Listowel’s Night Market was packed

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Listowel’s Night Market was packed

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…

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