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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…”

Fall economic statement benefits small municipalities

Submitted November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Ontario released its 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario earlier this month. The plan will fund critical infrastructure projects, seek to attract increased investment, and aims to restore leadership in auto manufacturing. It will also provide greater funding for small and

Home sales remain strong in North Perth

Mike Wilson November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The average sale price of homes in North Perth dropped nearly $200,000 in October compared to September.

Perth County OPP Auxiliary hosting annual holiday food drive, Dec. 4

Submitted November 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

For many of us, the holiday season serves as a time to reflect upon our blessings, and to reach out to those in need. 

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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