The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) held a press conference on Sept. 6 to raise awareness of refugee sponsorship in light of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.
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Q&A with Huron-Bruce federal election candidates
With the 2021 federal election set for Sept. 20, Midwestern Newspapers caught up with four of the five Huron-Bruce candidates to get their thoughts on some of the election’s hot topic issues, including the pandemic, agriculture and mental health.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Justin L. Smith, Independent
Huron-Bruce Independent candidate, Justin L. Smith, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate James Rice, Liberal Party
Huron-Bruce Liberal Party candidate, James Rice, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Ben Lobb, Conservative Party
Huron-Bruce Conservative candidate, Ben Lobb, took time out of his campaign schedule to give his…
Huron-Bruce riding candidate Jan Johnstone, New Democratic Party
Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
Brockton lifts COVID-19 state of emergency
The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Brockton due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted.
Province releases further details on vaccine passport program
The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.
Bruce County administrative buildings reopen to the public
On Monday, Sept. 13, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton welcomed the public back for in-person service.
$100,000-plus fire leaves new grocery delivery non-profit homeless
Crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the ceiling of Eat Local Huron's single-storey building in Westfield about 10 a.m., the Fire Department of North Huron said.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in
A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.
Wingham resident facing multiple charges
BELGRAVE – A Wingham resident is facing a number of charges following a recent traffic stop…
Swedish mayor joins nuclear waste expert to discuss DGR at CLC meeting
Two guests from Sweden joined the monthly Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on Sept. 2 to talk about their experiences with the nuclear industry and their progress on building a deep geological repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel.
Truth and Reconciliation calls to action on education continued
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) provides regular updates on the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) calls to action (CTA), keeping tabs on governments, educational and religious institutions, civil society groups, and all Canadians for full and meaningful implementation on all of the
Crokinole for Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25
A limited number (due to COVID-19 restrictions) of crokinole players enjoyed an afternoon of play on Sept. 3 at Boomers Cosy Restaurant in Teeswater.
