Reeve Paul Heffer plans to avoid using strong mayor powers granted to him by the province.
Listowel-Wingham FHT celebrating the ‘Power of Nurses to Transform Health’
By Nicole Beswitherick & Heather MacEwen LISTOWEL/WINGHAM – Highlighting the impact nurses…
Nater re-elected in Perth-Wellington riding
The 2025 federal election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Conservative candidate John Nater being re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP).
Lobb re-elected in Huron-Bruce
The 2025 federal election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has come to an end, with Incumbent Conservative candidate Ben Lobb being re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP).
Walkerton turnbacks for April 24, 2025
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.
