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Royal Homes celebrates 50 years of business

Midwestern Newspapers May 26, 2021News

Royal Homes president Pieter Venema talks 50 years in business, impact of COVID-19 virus WINGHAM…

Grey-Bruce COVID-19 assessment centres announce hours for Victoria Day

May 21, 2021News

GREY-BRUCE – The COVID-19 assessment centres in Kincardine and Owen Sound will be open on…

Grey-Bruce COVID-19 assessment centres announce hours for Victoria Day

Midwestern Newspapers May 20, 2021News

GREY-BRUCE – The COVID-19 assessment centres in Kincardine and Owen Sound will be open on…

Duncan encourages action to manage phragmites along Perth County roadways

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

On May 6, Coun. Matt Duncan encouraged Perth County council to support an initiative by the Township of The Archipelago to take action managing invasive phragmites along roadways.

North Perth plans to clear away smoke of confusion around backyard burning bylaw

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

Recently, especially throughout the pandemic, the North Perth Fire Department, bylaw enforcement staff and Perth County OPP have received and responded to increased calls and concerns related to backyard burning in residential areas, particularly in the spring and summer months.

North Perth passes resolution to adopt Perth County Community Safety and Well-being Plan

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

After a presentation of the Perth County Community Safety and Well-being Plan, North Perth council voted in favour of a resolution to adopt the plan on May 17. In all, six municipal partners need to adopt the plan.

Cartoon: May 20, 2021

Submitted May 20, 2021Cartoons, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Housing boom or housing crisis?

Mike Wilson May 20, 2021Editorials, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

A housing boom can also be a housing crisis. It all depends on which side of the “for sale” sign you are on.

Council approves Façade Improvement Plan for downtown business in North Perth

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council approved implementing a Façade Improvement Program (FIP) and Downtown Commercial Design Guidelines (DCDG)  to support local business owners in the downtowns of Listowel, Atwood and Monkton, on May 10.

Listowel couple encountering challenges replacing their retirement home after Village fire

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

When Gary and Linda Jones walked out of their home on April 19, it did not occur to them that they…

Eden Grove Village purchases former Midwestern Centre site, exploring options for development

May 18, 2021News

Not-for-profit corporation takes ownership of extensive Highway 23 property NORTH PERTH – The…

Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 18 and up, starting May 18

May 18, 2021News

TORONTO – The Ontario government says anyone born in 2003 or earlier will soon be able to book an…

Eden Grove Village purchases former Midwestern Centre site, exploring options for development

Midwestern Newspapers May 17, 2021News

Not-for-profit corporation takes ownership of extensive Highway 23 property NORTH PERTH – The…

Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 18 and up, starting May 18

Midwestern Newspapers May 17, 2021News

TORONTO – The Ontario government says anyone born in 2003 or earlier will soon be able to book an…

THE IVORY SILO: Pandemic decisions continue to show complete disregard for mental health

May 15, 2021News

By Stewart Skinner People who fight with depression have different analogies for how it makes them…

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Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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