ATWOOD - The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) was called to a house fire on Bowman Court in Atwood on Dec. 13.
Turnbacks – Wingham Advance Times Dec. 12., 2024
FIFTY YEARS AGO 1974 – With the recent change in the ownership of the Turnberry Tavern, just east…
Tow operator injured in hit and run; driver later arrested
A tow operator was injured on Dec. 4 after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron. A London resident was later arrested and charged with several offences.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 12, 2024 turnbacks
From December 13, 1989:
100.1 The Ranch’s fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral a success
LISTOWEL - 100.1 The Ranch held its fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral Dec. 3-4 in downtown Listowel, where for 24 hours people dropped off non-perishables and toys to be delivered to local charities.
Fatal plow, vehicle accident occurs same day as Perth County declares significant weather event
PERTH EAST - One person has died following a motor vehicle collision on Dec. 5, the same day Perth County declared a Significant Weather Event.
Listowel turnbacks, Dec. 5, 2024
TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – The 2024-2018 term of North Perth council held their inaugural meeting.…
Walkerton Capitals lose 8-3 to Wingham Ironmen
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals hosted the Wingham Ironmen on Friday, Nov. 29, and lost 8-3.
Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation officially selected by NWMO as hosts for Deep Geological Repository
On Nov. 28, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) officially announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel, a press release states.
Living wage for region now pegged at $23.05
HURON-PERTH - The living wage residents of this region has pushed past $23 per hour according to the United Way.
Tax Holiday: Relief for Consumers, Challenges for Businesses
HURON COUNTY - The federal government’s recent announcement of the GST/HST holiday, a temporary relief from sales tax on specific items from Dec. 14 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025, represents “significant challenges for businesses,” according to a press release from the Huron Chamber of Commerce.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 21, 2024 turnbacks
From November 19, 1997: Hospital alliance applies $2 million to fund digital communication network;
Police still hunting for individuals after assault of officer last year
The Perth County OPP continues to seek those responsible for causing injury to an officer last December, a police report reads.
Capitals drop pair of weekend games to Kincardine Bulldogs
WALKERTON - It just wasn’t Walkerton’s weekend. At home on Nov. 15, the Caps were defeated by Kincardine 5-2. Then, on Nov. 17 at the Davidson Centre, the Bulldogs did it again, but this time the score was a lot closer – 5-4 over the Caps.
Listowel/Wingham Canada Post Union workers begin strike Nov. 15
LISTOWEL - Local workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) told the Listowel Banner that they believe the corporation is top heavy as high ranking staff have received bonuses when they have not.
