Request is to attract parents to run for trustee role in election; board says it governs itself
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McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls
GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…
Perth County council’s decision is backwards
Typically, I will try, on a weekly basis to have a column that’s approachable, accessible and applicable to all the readers across the Midwestern Newspaper coverage area – that includes parts of Bruce, Perth and Huron Counties.
Thompson says pipeline is at ‘ground zero’ of process planning
Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson says the Northern Shield pipeline project – which was announced earlier this month by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith – is in very early stages and the proposed path is yet to be fully understood.
Barn will continue to operate says representative, legal consequences should not have been referenced
A local business has told Midwestern Newspapers the individual speaking on behalf of them should not have mentioned legal action during a North Perth council meeting last month.
Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration
Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…
Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages
Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…
Junior Legionnaires take the win Friday night
The Junior Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals July 3 evening, taking the win with a final…
Huron Perth United U18 defeat London Dinamo F.C, advance to next round
The Huron Perth United U18 team faced London Dinamo F.C. on July 4 in the Ontario Cup Quarter…
Listowel celebrates 170th Agricultural Fair
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society is gearing up to present the community and…
Comancheros Show N’ Shine takes over Memorial Park
The Comancheros Show N’ Shine took over Memorial Park July 5, where rows upon rows of vintage to…
Integrity Commissioner investigation concludes Ehgoetz contravened code of conduct, council votes against docking pay
STRATFORD – The Integrity Commissioner presented the findings of its investigation stemming from three complaints against Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East), and concluded she contravened sections of the code of conduct at the Perth County council meeting on July 2.
AMDSB trustees pass compliant budget for 2026/27 school year
SEAFORTH – The trustees of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved their budget at the June 23 meeting.
Council asks to exempt non-profits hosting fireworks, demolition derbies from paying firefighter standby fees
LISTOWEL – The 2026 North Perth fees and charges bylaw, which came into effect at the beginning of this year, included a fee for local event organizers.
Inaugural MOSBL all-star game to be showcased in Listowel
LISTOWEL – The Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) will host its first-ever All-Star Game on July 11, bringing the region’s elite amateur baseball players to John Bell Diamond in Listowel.
