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Please think before you speak. Part 2

Cory Bilyea October 24, 2024Columns

As I finish my first week back at Midwestern Newspapers after participating in the CJF-CBC…

Happy Howl-O-Eeeeeeeen!

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Columns

Halloween is not what it used to be, which is probably a good thing. Today, Halloween is all about…

Howick to see 21.15 per cent increase in OPP annual billing, building code will see over 2,000 changes

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received four reports with its consent agenda at its  meeting last Tuesday. Two were pulled out for discussion.

MPPs aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch

Patrick Raftis October 24, 2024Columns

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently raised some eyebrows after promoting newly-elected MPP Tyler…

The Pumpkin Patch Parable is a valuable life lesson

Submitted October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner

One of my favorite books to read to my kids at this time of year when they were little gaffers was The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Lizz Curtis Higgs.

Community Living holding Bowl Us Home fundraiser at DA Virtual Sports

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

As part of a new campaign, Community Living North Perth (CLNP) will be collaborating with DA Virtual Sports for its Bowl Us Home fundraiser.

Police remind public to use non-emergency line

Submitted October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The Perth OPP is reminding the public of different methods of contacting police, especially in a non-emergency situation.

Listowel District Secondary School hosts AgScape career competition

Rachel Hammermueller October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Students circulated booths, learning about careers in agriculture.

United Housing to create affordable housing in Listowel

Nicole Beswitherick October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

On Oct. 8, Perth-Huron United Way had an event at the former Diana Sweets restaurant to introduce its new United Housing organization. 

Decision time looms on DGR

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.

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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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Jill Ohm selected as Ambassador of Fairs

 Ohm will represent fairs in Huron and Perth counties over the upcoming year. The Listowel…

Laundry business a way for new Canadians to find employment

The laundry business was a significant part of the Chinese community in North America during the mid to late 1800s and into the early 1900s.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce-Grey Catholic shares first CommUnity report detailing student progress and expanded supports

HANOVER - The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is working to strengthen communication and community connection through a new initiative while reporting measurable academic gains and expanded student support across its schools.

Student trustees share updates on school activities and student life at April board meeting

HANOVER - Student trustees provided updates on activities, academics and school initiatives during an April 27 meeting of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Herald-Times May 5 Turnbacks

From May 4, 1994

Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton

The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.

See all Walkerton area articles.

School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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…

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School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

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HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9

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LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public  grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.

First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day

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The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.

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