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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…”

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.

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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.

Columnists

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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