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Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine

May 28, 2021News

Province says 65 per cent of adults have received first doses, ahead of schedule TORONTO – The…

Ontario to accelerate rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Midwestern Newspapers May 28, 2021News

Province says 65 per cent of adults have received first doses, ahead of schedule TORONTO – The…

North Perth Chamber of Commerce rolling out free COVID rapid tests to small, medium size businesses

May 27, 2021News

NORTH PERTH – The North Perth Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in…

North Perth Chamber of Commerce rolling out free COVID rapid tests to small, medium size businesses

Midwestern Newspapers May 27, 2021News

NORTH PERTH – The North Perth Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in…

Royal Homes celebrates 50 years of business

May 26, 2021News

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

Royal Homes celebrates 50 years of business

Kelsey Bent May 26, 2021Business

The 1970s was a time of many things, but in the construction world it was the beginning of prefabricated homes. It is also when Royal Homes began what would become its 50-year business journey.

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.

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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.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close

LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.

Howick reallocating $35,000 to purchase equipment for future bylaw officer

HOWICK – Council here has approved reallocating an estimated $35,000 in unspent wages from its yet-to-be-filled municipal law enforcement officer position to purchase a vehicle, uniform and other equipment for the new officer.

See all Listowel area articles.

New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update

TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.

170 years and still going strong: Teeswater Fair celebrates milestone weekend

TEESWATER – A beloved, 170-year tradition brought crowds, competitions and community celebration to Teeswater this weekend as the Teeswater Fall Fair marked its milestone anniversary with a full plate of agricultural and family activities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Durham Street bridge finished

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity

Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

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Durham Street bridge finished

By Submitted

WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation. 

Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316. 

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