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Mischief is a real crime, with serious consequences

Pauline Kerr June 14, 2023Columns

The official name for this particular crime is mischief – something that brings to mind naughty children playing “nicky nicky nine doors.”

Cartoon: June 15, 2023 – Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Submitted June 14, 2023Cartoons

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Torch Run returns to Huron County for Special Olympics

Mike Wilson June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

It was a sunny morning on June 7 – one of the few this region saw last week – and the smiling faces of those gathered at the Maitland River Community Church parking lot added to the joy of the day, as the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run returned to Huron County.

Musical Muskrat Festival returns to Wingham

Melissa Dunphy June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

he Musical Muskrat Festival was held in Wingham this past weekend, June 9-11. A variety of events were held from cornhole to a dunk tank, along with lots of good eats and great live entertainment.

Huron County ‘Enriching the Rural Roadside Pilot Project’ approved

Cory Bilyea June 14, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron has entered into a pilot project to learn about the potential environmental benefits of underutilized spaces to optimize future maintenance and operations on county properties.

Wescast says Wingham foundry will not close, Unifor not taking the company’s claims on faith

Mike Wilson June 14, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Unifor is calling a recent claim by Wescast Industries dubious.

Bruce County fire chiefs lift county-wide fire ban

Midwestern Newspapers June 13, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s fire chiefs have lifted the county-wide total fire ban that was put I place on June 8.

Police investigating crash between ATV, pick-up truck in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Police have closed a portion of Line 87 in North Perth to investigate a crash between an ATV and a pick-up truck.

Special air quality statement ended for Grey-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers June 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Environment and Climate Change Canada has ended the special air quality statement for Grey-Bruce.

Total fire ban in effect for Bruce County

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s fire chiefs have declared a total fire ban on all open-air burning, including campfires, effectively immediately.

North Perth resident charged with luring youth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual offence investigation that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

PC Connect launches new library bus passes

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.

Public health shares air quality statement for Huron-Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.

Rothwell CBO motion passes unanimously

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Councillor Allan Rothwell’s motion regarding building officials was brought to the North Perth council table again after a nearly three-week long break between meetings.

Community Living celebrates with #ITookABreak23

Submitted June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

May was Community Living Month in Ontario, and on May 31, the organization celebrated with #ITookABreak23. Throughout the month of May, Community Living associations across the province celebrated Community Living Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rights, choices and inclusion for people

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The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

New measles exposures in HPPH region including Wingham hospital

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.

See all Listowel area articles.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed

After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.

Wingham Sunday School and congregation donates 450 lbs. of goods to North Huron Food Share

The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation donated approximately 450 lbs. of food and…

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Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

New water, wastewater agreement finally sealed

By Cory Bilyea

After six years of negotiations, the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, two districts that share several services, have finally reached a cross-border agreement regarding water and sewer hookups.

North Perth given funds for public transit assessment

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - North Perth is not alone in the realization of local transit challenges, as it was granted funding from the federal government in coalition with the Town of St. Marys to conduct a joint public transit needs assessment.

Local DEI committee recommends mandatory training for council

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee has requested that not only the Municipality of North Perth, but also the Province of Ontario, make DEI training mandatory for all members of council.

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