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Time to redefine the meaning of Canada Day

Mike Wilson June 17, 2021Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For being considered a friendly and peaceful nation, Canada has given off the wrong impression as of late.

Duncan encourages action to manage phragmites along Perth County roadways

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

On May 6, Coun. Matt Duncan encouraged Perth County council to support an initiative by the Township of The Archipelago to take action managing invasive phragmites along roadways.

North Perth plans to clear away smoke of confusion around backyard burning bylaw

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

Recently, especially throughout the pandemic, the North Perth Fire Department, bylaw enforcement staff and Perth County OPP have received and responded to increased calls and concerns related to backyard burning in residential areas, particularly in the spring and summer months.

North Perth passes resolution to adopt Perth County Community Safety and Well-being Plan

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

After a presentation of the Perth County Community Safety and Well-being Plan, North Perth council voted in favour of a resolution to adopt the plan on May 17. In all, six municipal partners need to adopt the plan.

Cartoon: May 20, 2021

Submitted May 20, 2021Cartoons, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

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Council approves Façade Improvement Plan for downtown business in North Perth

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council approved implementing a Façade Improvement Program (FIP) and Downtown Commercial Design Guidelines (DCDG)  to support local business owners in the downtowns of Listowel, Atwood and Monkton, on May 10.

Listowel couple encountering challenges replacing their retirement home after Village fire

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

When Gary and Linda Jones walked out of their home on April 19, it did not occur to them that they…

Feels like we were just here…

Dan McNee May 14, 2021Columns, Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

You could likely take my header a number of ways given the current state of affairs. But in this instance, I’m referring to the NHL post-season.

Bruce Power donates freezer for COVID-19 vaccine to Huron Perth Public Health

Mike Wilson January 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

TIVERTON – Bruce Power has donated a freezer unit to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) to assist…

Caressant Care Listowel outbreak has reached 100 positive cases of COVID-19, four deaths

Mike Wilson January 21, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HURON-PERTH – During the Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) media briefing on Jan. 21, Dr. Miriam…

Pettapiece issues statement regarding COVID outbreaks at Caressant Care in Listowel, Arthur

Mike Wilson January 21, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece issued a statement Thursday morning in…

Report: Grey Bruce students going back to class next week

Mike Wilson January 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Huron-Perth, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph schools to remain online for now  TORONTO – Some local…

Huron, Perth counties among areas targeted by province’s workplace inspection blitz

Mike Wilson January 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO – Huron and Perth counties are among the province’s target areas for the latest round…

Some Caressant Care Listowel residents to be temporarily relocated to local hospitals

Mike Wilson January 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Six residents being relocated today at the number of COVID-19 cases associated with the home hits…

First COVID-19-related death reported at Caressant Care in Listowel as outbreak reaches 65 cases

Mike Wilson January 18, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HURON-PERTH – Over the weekend, the number of COVID-19 cases at Caressant Care in Listowel…

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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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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

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Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

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Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

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Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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