The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2023 Better Newspapers Competition awards on Feb. 13, with Midwestern Newspapers receiving 16 nominations across a number of categories.
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MC AGM hears from several guest speakers, partners in collaboration
The Maitland Conservation (MC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Feb. 14 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, saw several presentations by various partners that MC collaborated with in 2023.
Violence is never ‘senseless’
Initially when the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, I decided I wouldn’t write a column about it so as to not come across as bragging.
How can we rebuild Canada’s crumbling economy?
A lot of recent surveys taking the pulse of the nation show that Canadians are worried and anxious about the state of our economy and the future of the country.
‘My heart is very much still in Listowel’
Despite all the success, the accolades and the fame, Jared Keeso remains grounded. It’s simply the way he was brought up, and it’s the way he’ll always be.
‘That is pretty precious ground’
I stared at my blinking cursor atop a blank Microsoft Word document for a solid 10 minutes on Monday morning before typing in the five-word headline at the top of this piece. It suddenly came easily and almost subconsciously. I knew the quote from memory.
Shrove Tuesday at Atwood Presbyterian Church
The Atwood Presbyterian Church helped mark Shrove Tuesday with its annual pancake dinner on Feb. 13.
County awards $2,500 to three local recipients through grant program
As directed by staff, council passed a motion and bylaw on Feb. 15 to award $2,500 each to the Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre; United Way Perth-Huron; and Stratford Summer Music.
Maitland Conservation AGM celebrates partnerships and collaboration across watershed
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Feb. 14 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, with several local dignitaries in attendance to celebrate partnerships and collaborations across the watershed, observe staff milestones and elect the 2024 board of directors.
Cyclones clinch top seed in Midwest
The Listowel Cyclones have achieved a great deal of success over the course of the 2023-24 GOJHL regular season, none bigger to date than securing the top seed in the Midwestern Conference this past weekend.
Have a blessed Lent
As I write this, it is Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and I just walked to work because I am giving up unnecessary use of my car for Lent.
Pieces of the Past: A history of Prohibition in Perth County
The Temperance Act, also known as the Scott Act, was introduced in Canada in 1878. The Act gave local governments the power to ban the sale of alcohol. By 1917, the sale of alcohol had been prohibited by provincial governments across the country, with the exception of Quebec.
Perth County council approves 2024 budget, 12.31% levy increase
Council approved the 2024 budget, presented by Perth County’s Manager of Finance/Treasurer Corey Bridges, on Feb. 15.
Ellis set to retire as CEO, president of LWHA
Karl Ellis, president and CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA), will be stepping down into retirement by September this year.
OEHL Cup Playoffs Preview
(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…
