After a year away, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is re-launching its Youth in Action Grants initiative for 14–25 year olds who have ideas to address youth issues in Perth and/or Huron County.
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Blyth Festival’s ‘Chase the Ace’ mocks pandemic life in the best way possible
If you have had enough of pandemic life, and you’re ready to mock it, you need to see Blyth Festival’s original show Chase the Ace.
Regional unemployment increases slightly in August
PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…
Velma Sothern compiles ‘Banner Recipes’ cookbook to fundraise for Howick Fair
“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates
With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Justin L. Smith, Independent
Huron-Bruce Independent candidate, Justin L. Smith, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate James Rice, Liberal Party
Huron-Bruce Liberal Party candidate, James Rice, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Ben Lobb, Conservative Party
Huron-Bruce Conservative candidate, Ben Lobb, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his…
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Jan Johnstone, New Democratic Party
Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
$100,000-plus fire leaves new grocery delivery non-profit homeless
Crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the ceiling of Eat Local Huron's single-storey building in Westfield about 10 a.m., the Fire Department of North Huron said.
Wingham resident facing multiple charges
BELGRAVE – A Wingham resident is facing a number of charges following a recent traffic stop…
Swedish mayor joins nuclear waste expert to discuss DGR at CLC meeting
Two guests from Sweden joined the monthly Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on Sept. 2 to talk about their experiences with the nuclear industry and their progress on building a deep geological repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel.
Truth and Reconciliation calls to action on education continued
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) provides regular updates on the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) calls to action (CTA), keeping tabs on governments, educational and religious institutions, civil society groups, and all Canadians for full and meaningful implementation on all of the
Crokinole for Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25
A limited number (due to COVID-19 restrictions) of crokinole players enjoyed an afternoon of play on Sept. 3 at Boomers Cosy Restaurant in Teeswater.
Ontario reinstating renewal requirements for licences, stickers, health cards
The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, Ontario photo cards, Ontario health cards, and other products that would have expired on or after March 1, 2020, but were extended to provide immediate relief to Ontarians during the COVID-19 pa
