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Police searching for stolen horse trailer

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP are investigating the recent theft of a horse trailer stolen from a stable on Belmore Line.

Police seize $440K in drugs, stolen property in Chesley

Midwestern Newspapers September 8, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A search warrant executed in Chesley earlier this month has resulted in more than $440,000 in drugs and stolen property being recovered by police.

Cyclones split preseason tests with Sugar Kings

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Junior Cyclones completed their 2022-23 GOJHL preseason tune up with a 3-1 road victory over the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 4.

Crabby Joe’s ‘You Eat, We Give’ campaign enters fourth year

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Crabby Joe’s Listowel had a steady flow of delicious eats moving out the door on Aug. 31, as part of its You Eat We Give campaign, the fourth edition of the fundraiser that sees 50 per cent of the day’s proceeds allocated towards the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation. Through the campaign’s firs

Holly Jolly BBQ held on Sept. 4 in Listowel

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

The Sunday morning rainfall tapered off just in time for the second edition of the Holly Jolly BBQ to take place in Listowel Memorial Park on Sept. 4.

Perth Cultivating Opportunity Grant application period open until Nov. 30

Submitted September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County is excited to launch a refreshed Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program. The application period is now open for the Community Stream and eligible applicants will be considered for grant funding up to a maximum of $2,500.

OPP stresses back-to-school diligence

Submitted September 7, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that students in Perth County are heading back to school this week after summer break.

Perth County OPP seek suspects in Memorial Park vandalism

Midwestern Newspapers September 7, 2022Police

On Aug. 15 at approximately 3:17 p.m., the Perth County OPP investigated an act of mischief that happened during the overnight hours on Aug. 14-15 at a pavilion located on Royal Street East in the Municipality of North Perth.

Popular Listowel ReStore ceases operations Sept. 2

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially hard on charitable organizations and outlets over the last two and a half years, and Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario ReStore proved no exception.

Mental health alliance supports new Canadian crisis hotline

Submitted September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased about the announcement that there will be a new hotline number available for Canadians in distress and that it is being implemented imminently. 

Fifty Archives Treasures: The Stratford Strike of 1933

Cindy J. Sinko September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As we celebrate Labour Day this year, we are looking back at an event and the ramifications that took place 89 years ago: The Stratford Strike of 1933.

Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Ten Years Ago 2012 – Over the Labour Day weekend, two swimming incidents occurred, leaving one…

Five to 11 year olds now eligible for COVID-19 booster

Submitted September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Truck crashes into downtown Atwood building

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Residents planning on sleeping in the holiday Monday received an early wake-up call of a different sort in Atwood the morning of Sept. 5.

Listowel captures 11U OBA crown

Dan McNee September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The championship game against your biggest rival. Extra innings. Home diamond and big crowd. Doesn’t get much better than that with a provincial baseball title on the line.

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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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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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