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New, unique service in midwestern Ontario

Cory Bilyea April 7, 2022Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Kayla Lowry is turning her love and passion for horses into a dream come true, creating a unique and magical business that will provide lasting memories for years to come.

New renovations, CT equipment, info portal among topics discussed in recent LWHA reports

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) released highlights from its board of directors meeting for March. A number of reports were presented regarding staff training, COVID protocols moving forward, new equipment and facilities, and budget concerns.

Perth County libraries going fine free as of April 4

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

In March 2020, as the pandemic began, the five library systems in Perth County suspended late fees on all library materials.

IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend at Hoover’s Maple Syrup

Dan McNee April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

It’s the busiest time of year for maple syrup producers, but Diane and Terry Hoover of Hoover’s Maple Syrup always still find the time to open the doors to the public to showcase their impressive certified organic operation just north of Atwood for Maple Weekend, held April 2-3 this year.

Person charged after investigation

Midwestern Newspapers April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Further charges have been laid against an Etobicoke resident as a result of an ongoing investigation in Perth County.

North Perth to enroll in Ontario Naloxone Program

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Municipality of North Perth has enrolled in the Ontario Naloxone Program. During the April 4 council meeting following a presentation by Fire Chief Janny Pape, council voted unanimously to join the program.

New Blue Party announces platform, election candidates

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The New Blue Party, started by Jim and Belinda Karahalios, is looking to shake up establishment. From March 31 to April 2, the new party held its first conference where they had guest speakers and announcements to make – the biggest being their platform: The New Blueprint.

Fifty Archives Treasures: Listowel architect William Edward Binning

Submitted April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is the 12th week of the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature an architectural plan for the Dickson house that was built on Concession 7, Lot 17 of Elma Township in Perth County.

Don’t scorn God’s mercy

Nancy Frey April 7, 2022Columns

One of my earliest memories occurred when I was only about three years old.

There is hope in prayer

Ernie Naylor April 7, 2022Columns

It feels like we are in crisis mode 24/7 in our world.

Listowel Banner Turnbacks – April 7, 2022

Bea Todd April 7, 2022Listowel Banner

Ten Years Ago 2012 – Two fires broke out, a barn fire east of Atwood and the other in Monkton,…

LDSS business class spearheads collection in support of Ukraine

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

A group of enthusiastic students in Mrs. Harmer’s Grade 12 business leadership class successfully collected donations totaling $1,727.45 in support of humanitarian efforts for the people affected by the war in Ukraine.

North Perth looking at long, short-term solutions for affordable housing crisis

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Mayor Todd Kasenberg has previously expressed his frustration with a lack of shovels in the ground regarding an answer to North Perth’s affordable housing crisis. Council is still not quite there, but they are one step closer.

North Perth decides on area north of Kerr Complex for new dog park

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The area north of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex has been approved as North Perth’s next dog park. Centrally located in a growing area of the municipality, creating it will be relatively cheap, safe from highways, and appropriate for the area.

Ashley Fox named new Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington

Connor Luczka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter April 7, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The new Liberal candidate has officially been announced. On April 4, after other candidates pulled out, Ashley Fox won the uncontested nomination and is Perth-Wellington’s newest provincial candidate.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Walkerton area articles.

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Columnists

Pre-transition meeting results in questions

By Denny Scott

Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.

Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project

By Denny Scott

Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

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