Although there is a strong move afoot to put the world back the way it was before COVID, most of us realize that particular genie is out of the bottle, permanently. The world has changed, and so have we.
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Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.
Local health care heroes continue to step up during ongoing pandemic
Across the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance, it is evident that staff and physicians have been both personally and professionally impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
Kin Paddyfest 2022 quickly taking shape
With a glimmer of spring on the horizon in addition to some pandemic-related restrictions set to loosen, many locals are starting to ask the million-dollar question with March right around the corner.
Perth Meadows: North Perth’s self-sustaining seniors’ housing project
The inception of the Perth Adult Life Care Residence development was a community-driven project. A group of knowledgeable and passionate residents wanted to address the need for long-term care beds in the northern area of Perth County.
Skilled arrangement
Listowel Florist employees Amy Whittaker (front) and Vanessa Tasker display a pair of bouquets assembled during the Valentine’s Day rush on Feb. 14. Owners Ray and Brenda Heeres said that approximately 400 flower orders were filled on what is traditionally one of their busiest days of the year.
North Perth appoints new clerk, deputy clerk
The municipality has filled two integral positions at the municipal office.
Police investigating theft of swing from Listowel school playground
Police are investigating after the theft of a swing from a school in Listowel.
One charged following threat at Walkerton school
One person is in custody following a reported threat at a school in Walkerton this morning.
Province accelerates timeline for lifting public health measures
The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.
Perth-Wellington ‘Freedom Convoy’ set to roll on Feb. 19
An anti-mandate protest is set to roll through this area on Feb. 19, although organizers aren’t answering any questions about it.
‘The eyes of the world are upon us’: Ford declares state of emergency, tells Ottawa protesters to ‘go home’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.
Morris-Turnberry reports ‘very good year’ for building permit fees
While it wasn’t a record-setting year for building permit numbers in Morris-Turnberry, the municipality recorded what Mayor Jamie Heffer called a “very good year” in 2021.
Nelemans continues to question BMGCC fundraising consultant deal
MORRIS-TURNBERRY – Council briefly discussed Huron East’s recent approval of a contract with…
Huron County Plowing Match set for Aug. 18-19, 2022
The dates for the 2022 Huron County Plowing Match have been announced.
