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Report names firefighter recruitment, strategy for false alarms, among others as a focus for NPFD

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although provincial legislation requires all municipalities to conduct a community risk assessment (CRA), Manager of Development & Protective Services/ Fire Chief Janny Pape said, “By identifying fire and safety risks and prioritizing those risks, fire departments are better positioned to determine

Township of Howick now implementing proactive bylaw enforcement

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A hybrid, proactive bylaw enforcement policy is now in place for the Township here.

Listowel Banner July 25, 2024 turnbacks

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Pieces of the Past

2014 - Candice De Weerd was crowned the 2014 Listowel Fair Ambassador

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 259 donates $10,000 to MRI Campaign

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 259 made a $10,000 donation toward the Palmerston and District…

LWHA announce reopening of Listowel obstetrics

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH – In a post on its social media platforms, Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance…

‘Fair time’ had at the 168th annual Listowel Agricultural Fair

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

LISTOWEL – The 168th annual Listowel Fair officially began on July 18 with the opening of…

Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…

Wingham Advance Times July 25,2024 turnbacks

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

1974 - Both the Town of Listowel and the Village of Brussels, according to a report by the Ministry of Environment, were polluting the waters of the Middle Maitland River with “untreated municipal-industrial wastes” entering the river through “uncontrolled municipal and industrial sewers”.

When it comes to Alice Munro, we can’t separate art from artist

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.

Listowel Lightning hosts swim meet at Listowel Kinsmen Pool

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – Swim teams from surrounding areas gathered at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool for a swim…

Listowel now an official home site for rural residency program

Nicole Beswitherick July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Fisher Clinic now officially serves as the home site for a two-year training residency program as of July 1.

Listowel Squash Courts decides to close its doors after struggling to meet commercial code

Kelsey Bent July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

After renovating his business location in the summer of 2023, Alan McArthur, owner of Listowel Squash Courts, learned he should have applied for building permits ahead of the work to a loft space in the unit he rented. Since then, he says he has been working to rectify these issues. 

Local Cadet ascends to new heights

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Local air cadet, Travis Bolton of 769 Listowel Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Listowel, is ascending to new heights this summer during the Advanced Aviation Course at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre.

Walkerton Herald-Times July 25, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024Columns, Opinion, Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

- CN will abandon railway line;

Listowel Panthers players bring home two silver medals at Emerald Lake Beach Volleyball Tournament

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Listowel Panthers players Libby Holtam and Kennedy Mcintosh, brought home two silver…

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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