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Health experts say COVID-19 could kill 3,000 to 15,000 in Ontario

Mike Wilson April 3, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Pandemic could last 18 months to two years, with secondary waves By Chris Daponte Wellington…

Ontario reduces list of essential workplaces

Mike Wilson April 3, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ford: ‘If you are not an essential business, you need to close your doors’ TORONTO — The…

Local organizations team up for special 10-day food drive for area food banks

Mike Wilson April 3, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

HURON-PERTH — The strength of a community working together brings people through tough times. In…

THE IVORY SILO: Cut off in more ways than one

Mike Wilson April 2, 2020Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

By Stewart Skinner Twelve days. That is how many days it took for this extrovert to have my first…

16 cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Huron Perth

Mike Wilson April 2, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Klassen says we should all act as if we are transmitters of the virus By Colin Burrowes Local…

Province announces $15 million for mental health supports during COVID-19 pandemic

Mike Wilson April 2, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Funding will used to improve access to online and virtual supports TORONTO — The province has…

Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Stratford long-term care home

Mike Wilson April 1, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

By Colin Burrowes Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HURON-PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health…

Province extends state of emergency, school closures

Mike Wilson April 1, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

By Chris Daponte TORONTO – The province has extended its state of emergency declaration until…

Public Health reports first COVID-19 related death in Huron Perth

Mike Wilson March 30, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health is reporting the first death in the region due to COVID-19.…

Ontario launches new COVID-19 public reporting website

Mike Wilson March 30, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO — The province is changing the way they report COVID-19 cases in Ontario. On March 30,…

Province says no public events, social gatherings over five people

Mike Wilson March 29, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Walkerton Herald-Times

TORONTO — The province is taking further action in their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.…

Province announces new price gouging penalties

Mike Wilson March 28, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Offenders could face fines of up to $500,000 for charging unfair prices on necessary goods…

Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Huron Perth

Mike Wilson March 28, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

New cases are in Stratford, St. Marys and South Huron HURON-PERTH – Huron Perth Public Health…

Police warn they will enforce closure, gathering orders

Mike Wilson March 27, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ORILLIA – Police are warning residents and businesses that they will enforce recent government…

North Perth declares state of emergency due to COVID-19

Mike Wilson March 26, 2020Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – North Perth has declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At 1:30…

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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Editorial

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.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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