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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.

Cartoon: May 20, 2021

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

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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.

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…

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

Columnists

Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

By Submitted

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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