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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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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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