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News

OPP investigating vandalism incidents in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

olice are investigating after a number of locations around Listowel Memorial Park were vandalized last week.

Citizen stops theft in progress near Gowanstown

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Police

Thanks to an observant citizen, police say a theft was stopped in progress earlier this morning near Gowanstown.

Police, fire officials mum on whether Palmerston blaze could be linked to party two days earlier

Chris Daponte November 23, 2021Independent Plus, Local News, News

The OPP is investigating a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here on Monday but both police and Minto Fire officials remain tightlipped about whether or not the blaze could be linked to a previous incident at the site two days earlier.

Palmerston building demolished after major structure fire

Midwestern Newspapers November 22, 2021Independent Plus, Local News, News

Minto Fire, along with Mapleton and North Perth fire departments, have wrapped up operations at a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here.

Residents evacuated near scene of major structure fire in Palmerston

Midwestern Newspapers November 22, 2021Independent Plus, News

Residents near the scene of a major structure fire in Palmerston are currently being evacuated due to heavy smoke in the area.

HPPH preparing for vaccinations of children aged five to 11

Midwestern Newspapers November 19, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH – Today (Nov. 19), Health Canada announced approval of the paediatric Pfizer-BioNTech…

Bluevale driver arrested at RIDE checkpoint in Centre Wellington

Midwestern Newspapers November 19, 2021Police

A driver from Bluevale has been charged by the Wellington County OPP with impaired driving after a RIDE program investigation on Nov. 17.

Huron-Kinloss man facing plethora of charges after foot chase

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2021Police

A Huron-Kinloss man is facing a total of 32 charges following a brief foot chase in Chesley on Nov. 17.

Senior nabbed for stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2021Police

An 89-year-old Kitchener resident has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh earlier this month.

Matthew Rae seeks PC nomination for Perth-Wellington

Submitted November 18, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

One day after Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece announced he will not be seeking re-election in the 2022 provincial election; a candidate has already announced their intentions to seek the Conservative Party nomination in the riding.

North Huron driver charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2021Police

Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron driver with stunt driving after an incident in Belgrave on Nov. 16.

‘We are thrilled to have high school athletics back’

Dan McNee November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

Despite new regulations and protocols, shortened seasons and generally a different look to the high school sports slate for 2021-22, at the end of the day Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is just glad to have organized athletics back on the table.

Listowel U18 Reps eliminated from Silver Stick contention

Dan McNee November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel U18 Reps didn’t get the chance to play beyond the group stage in the regional Silver Stick championships held in Wingham last week.

Cyclones drop weekend home tests, fall to seventh in Midwestern standings

Dan McNee November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

With a third of the 2021-22 GOJHL season in the books, the Listowel Junior Cyclones have some heavy lifting ahead of them if they want to finish in the top half of the Midwestern Conference standings.

Listowel runner approaches end of ‘52 in 52’ fundraising campaign

Dan McNee November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Sports

“I would compare this one to ‘the baseball season’ of challenges. For anybody who has trained, a half-marathon is probably nothing. But it’s the grind to do the 52 of them. Baseball itself is easy, but if you string that many games together…”

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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