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Karen Burnett retires from Heartland after over 47 years at local animal hospital

Nicole Beswitherick August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - After working tirelessly as a receptionist for Heartland Animal Hospital in Listowel for over 47 years, Karen Burnett has decided to retire.

North Perth Summer Camps hold 2nd annual police academy at LDSS

Nicole Beswitherick August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

LISTOWEL - North Perth Summer Camps held its second annual police academy themed week at Listowel District Secondary School.

Howick Township looking for public interest in 170th homecoming

Nicole Beswitherick August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here held a delegation at its most recent meeting the evening of Aug. 13 to discuss Howick’s 170th homecoming.

North Perth to repave parking lots at three fire stations

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Council awarded a tender to pave the parking lots at all three municipal fire stations.

One person charged after early morning assault with weapon in Listowel

Submitted August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL – On Aug. 10, 2024, Perth County OPP began investigating an assault that took place in…

Howick Council receives criticism from local agriculture federation on recent farm severance approval

Nicole Beswitherick August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HCFA recently sent a letter to Howick Council, disagreeing with an already approved severance.

Public Health reminding public to be careful with food

Cory Bilyea August 22, 2024Food, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding people to be careful with food during the summer months.

North Perth approves Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council unanimously approved the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) at its Aug. 12 meeting.

Municipality of North Perth granted funds for new Innovation and Business Centre

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

North Perth was successful in a funding application for the creation of the North Perth Innovation and Business Centre, proposed to be located at the recently-acquired municipal building in downtown Listowel.

Monster Trucks All Out make appearance at the Listowel Fairgrounds

Nicole Beswitherick August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Monster Trucks All Out made an appearance at the Listowel Fairgrounds this past Saturday, despite the mud and rain, with the grandstands full of action fans of all ages.

Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Columns, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.

Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness

Pauline Kerr August 22, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that. 

Don’t disengage now

Kelsey Bent August 22, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The newspapers under the umbrella of Midwestern Newspapers Corp. have recently covered items at their perspective municipal councils that have attracted major public interest. 

GRCA issues warning ahead of 40mm weekend forecast

Submitted August 16, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A weather system forecasted to arrive later this evening and continue over the weekend is expected to bring up to 40 mm of rain to the Grand River watershed. Thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas.

OPP: Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2024Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.

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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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Seven Trailblazing women share their stories at library event

LISTOWEL – Parkview Gardens hosted a full turnout for the North Perth Public Library’s Tell Me a Story; Trailblazing Women event on Oct. 15.

Bill 125 proposed to reduce appeal, availability of vapour products to youth

STRATFORD – The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health received a letter in its correspondence regarding support for Bill 125 at its Oct. 9 meeting.

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New garbage collection contract to go out for bids

TEESWATER – A new curbside garbage collection contract is being put out for bids after the current provider plans to end service Dec. 31, with several smaller communities potentially gaining collection for the first time. 

Students take part in province-wide mock municipal election

HANOVER – More than 140,000 students across Ontario took part in a parallel municipal and school board election this fall, including students learning about the candidates and democratic process in communities across Bruce and Grey counties.

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Ellis claims top prize in TV Bingo

BRUCE – Fran Ellis of Walkerton claimed the highest-value prize in the Wightman Rotary TV Bingo last week. 

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 05 Turnbacks

From Nov. 9, 1988

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

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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.”

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Wingham Legion members speak to their place in community, as Branch 180 celebrates a century of service

By Rachel Hammermueller

In the heart of Wingham sit Jim and Cheryl Saint, at a table in the lower level of Branch 180 Wingham – Royal Canadian Legion. They’re reminiscing about their combined nearly 80 years as members of this legion, both following in the footsteps of their veteran fathers.

Memories of Wingham: Roger Burchill shares close calls

By Submitted

Everyone has their problems, but Roger Burchill has had more than his share. He recalls some close calls and also some real tragedies. He recently shared them in his own words.

The Maitland Scare Path was a creepy start into Halloween

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Maitland Scare Path in Wingham was a creepy start into the Halloween weekend. At nightfall Oct.…

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