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Ironmen send Bulldogs packing in six games

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen are headed to the PJHL Pollock Division semifinals following back-to-back wins against the Kincardine Bulldogs to close out their first round series in six games.

Cyclones clip Redhawks in OT, fall to Siskins at home

Dan McNee March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

At this point in the regular season points are at a premium, and the Listowel Cyclones managed to squeeze a pair against one of the Midwestern Conference’s top clubs in an overtime win over the Cambridge Redhawks on Saturday.

Perth County public works projects (almost) underway

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County’s March 17 council discussed more than just the joint paramedic services review. On the agenda included PC Connect’s February update, the Courthouse Elevator Project, and the bridge rehabilitation project in Millbank and Poole.

Perth County to look into shared paramedic service with Elgin and Oxford counties

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As an “aging tsunami” is on the horizon and the county prepares for a large population being more dependant on EMT services, eyes are on how they can be improved. The answer, according to a new report presented at council, is not internal changes – but external ones.

Crafted Co. is Listowel’s newest Main Street business

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter March 23, 2022Business, Listowel Banner

It’s been a long time coming for Kara Cressman. Ten years to be exact.

Another shoplifter arrested in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were called to a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel on March 4 just after 10 a.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting by store staff. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Truck stolen from Fairlane Road in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Police

Another vehicle was stolen in Perth County earlier this month.

Missing child found deceased near Mitchell

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Police

A child reported missing in the Municipality of West Perth was located deceased on March 14.

Listowel Memorial Hospital outbreak continues as mask mandate eased Monday

Dan McNee March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

An active COVID-19 outbreak at Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) is now up to 10 cases, according to updated Huron Perth Public Health numbers on Monday.

Ward & Uptigrove celebrates United Way workplace campaign results

Submitted March 23, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Ward & Uptigrove Chartered Professional Accountants in Listowel celebrated the results of another successful workplace campaign in support of United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) work in the community.

Turnbacks – March 24, 2022

Bea Todd March 23, 2022Listowel Banner

Ten Years Ago 2012 – Many Paddyfest celebrations were held, including several concerts with…

Fifty Archives Treasures: Urquhart family diaries

Ellen Thomas March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is the tenth of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures.

Listowel DSS welcomes new principal in 2021-22

Bea Todd March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Kevin Mills, the newest principal at Listowel District Secondary School, has 20 years of educating experience and is here to make an impact.

Eleven years after deadly fire, new policy changes aim to better protect firefighters

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

As Randy Pettapiece’s run as Perth-Wellington’s MPP comes to an end, a decade-long goal is finally coming to fruition. On March 17, Pettapiece announced two policy changes, based on the Rea and Walter Act, that aim to keep firefighters safe.

‘Scaled-back’ Paddyfest deemed highly successful on attendance, feedback fronts

Dan McNee March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It wasn’t the traditional event with throngs of people attending large-scale events and concerts over a two-week period, but it’s safe to say that the community and organizers were just glad to have Paddyfest mark its anticipated return in 2022.

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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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