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News

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…

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

Midwestern Newspapers May 14, 2021News

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

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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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