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Regional unemployment increases slightly in August
PERTH COUNTY – The region’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in Ontario. The Four County…
Cyclones continue preseason play with weekend split
Two days removed from seeing a third-period lead squandered and an overtime loss against the Strathroy Rockets, the Listowel Cyclones flipped the script with a comeback victory of their own on Sunday in Elmira.
Velma Sothern compiles ‘Banner Recipes’ cookbook to fundraise for Howick Fair
“Crumbs of Comfort” is the second cookbook Velma Sothern has compiled. It’s a collection of recipes that appeared in the Listowel Banner in the 1930s and it’s a fundraiser for the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
Village volunteer assembles care kits for local clients
Having volunteered at It Takes A Village during high school and again later during the pandemic, Hiruthika Ravi saw firsthand how some local people were struggling and decided to take things a step further.
Listowel Terry Fox Run to be conducted virtually
For the second straight year, the Listowel Terry Fox Run will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multicultural Association encourages region to help Afghan refugees displaced by return of Taliban rule
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.
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.
