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Riders will have to wait longer for PC Connect app

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council was advised at its Nov. 18 meeting that there will be a delay in the launch of the PC Connect app.

Do you wanna build a snowman?

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The Martens clan – Esther, Daniel, Martha, Rebecca and Aaron – took advantage of a November snowfall last Friday to build a snowman out front of their Inkerman Street East home in Listowel.

EcDev Committee discusses status of ag science centre

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

An update on the status of the Huron Perth Ag Science Centre was requested by Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen during the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 17.

Kempston and Werth donate $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The staff complement of Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. presented Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel and District Executive Director Mallory Fennell with a contribution of $1,000 on Nov. 17, funds that will be allocated to the local organization’s upcoming Christmas party.

$30K awarded in façade improvement grants

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch updated the Economic Development Advisory Committee on Nov. 17 about the progress of the Façade Improvement Program which was launched this year.

Monkton Lions, Kinsmen hosting reverse Santa Claus parade on Dec. 4

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

Once again this year, the Monkton Lions and local Kinsmen will be hosting a reverse Santa Claus Parade.

‘I just have to figure out where I’m going to go from here’

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Every year when most are still preoccupied with getting ready for Halloween, Paulette Gravestock is already thinking well beyond fall to the next season. Thinking big – or rather, small. But also big.

When are people going to learn that money cannot be eaten?

Cory Bilyea November 24, 2021Columns

What will it take for humankind to understand that the destruction they are causing to our Mother Earth will kill us all?

Them Donnellys: ‘A diamond in the rough’

Cindy J. Sinko November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

There have been many books, news stories and plays written about the Donnelly family of Biddulph Township over the years. Discord seemed to follow them and on the fateful night of Feb. 4, 1880, they met their demise.

Whatever happens, happens

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Columns

Two years ago, my son was in love with skating.

Cartoon: Nov. 25, 2021 – Listowel Banner

Submitted November 24, 2021Cartoons

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Elma Township Public School receives $25K donation for playground replacement project

Mike Wilson November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NEWRY – It’s been a tough go for the kids are Elma Township Public School over the past couple…

MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election

Dan McNee November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.

HPPH opens vaccination bookings for children 5-11

Submitted November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has opened its COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system for children aged five to 11 years old as of Nov. 23, 2021.

Listowel Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign kicked off with a launch at Zehrs on…

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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