From April 17, 2002: – Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Panic Room; – Despite a…
Local municipalities could have ‘strong mayors’ by May 1
Heads of council in North Perth, North Huron, Brockton and South Bruce are among those slated to receive “strong mayor powers’ under a proposal announced by the provincial government on April 9.
Perth County approves 2025 budget in principle
At a special meeting on April 10, Perth County Council adopted the 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle.
Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition
Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.
Residents safe after fire claims house in Elma ward
After a harrowing fire claimed a home outside of Listowel on the weekend, the North Perth Fire Department is reminding everyone that smoke alarms save lives.
McLean to run in Huron-Bruce for federal Green Party
The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party.
LWHA reminds public hospitals are not testing sites, requires masking at hospital
LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
Riegling earns six nominations for 2025 CMAOntario awards
HAMILTON - Owen Riegling will be in the spotlight at the 2025 CMAOntario Awards.
Maple syrup season is here; many sugarbushes around region hosting visits
The cold, snowy winter that hit Ontario this year can only mean one thing - it’s a good year for maple syrup.
Local businesses, municipality talk tariff tremors shaking up the nation
The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.
Measles case reported in Huron-Perth region
PERTH COUNTY - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting a case of measles in a local resident. This is the first laboratory confirmation of measles infection in Huron and Perth Counties, states a Feb. 28 press release.
Thompson elected in Huron-Bruce
The results of the 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has elected Lisa…
Rae re-elected in Perth-Wellington
The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
