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The Famous Players annual tournament saw golfers teeing-off at Maitland Links Golf Club

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Forty nine golfers took part in the fourth annual Famous Players golf tournament on June 14 at the…

Councils receive Bill 17 update

Rachel Hammermueller June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.

Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.

Elementary school students competed in the North Regional Track and Field meet at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 4

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The North Regional Track and Field meet saw students from multiple schools compete in track races, shotput, high jump, triple jump and long jump.

The Listowel Memorial Hospital’s annual gala raises $500,000 for breast screening program

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The event saw guests dressed on theme to the ballfields at Atwood to raise funds to continue to expand local healthcare.

Repair process begins for Bluevale Hall roof

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During their June 3 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council agreed to start the process on pricing out and eventually repairing the Bluevale Community Hall steel roof. 

Listowel air cadets fundraise to outfit storage trailer, continue training

Rachel Hammermueller June 12, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Listowel squadron have a temporary fix for an issue – but fundraising efforts continue in earnest. 

Local schools collaborate to host Cultural Unity Festival

Rachel Hammermueller June 5, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Cultural Celebration Club, Westfield, Eastdale, Elma and Mornington schools collaborated to host the first Cultural Unity Festival at LDSS on May 28.

Listowel Legion honours two centenarian veterans

Rachel Hammermueller June 5, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

On May 28, two veterans were honoured by fellow veterans and local members of the Listowel Legion. 

North Perth Dog Park working group hosts open house

Rachel Hammermueller May 29, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Dog Park working group hosted an open house at Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 14, providing education on their design and plans for the town’s first official dog park. 

OPP say thanks with sixth annual Police Week BBQ

Rachel Hammermueller May 22, 2025News

LISTOWEL - To celebrate Police Week, Perth County OPP hosted their sixth annual barbecue, handing out hotdogs and drinks, courtesy of Erie Meats, on a sunny afternoon at North Perth OPP’s downtown Listowel detachment.

Morris-Turnberry backs Howick on frustrations with new utility poles

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved a motion to endorse a letter from Howick Township addressed to multiple government officials, including MPP Lisa Thompson and Premier Doug Ford, concerning the installation of new utility poles for high speed internet. 

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

Morris-Turnberry addresses repairs to major damage on Salem Road

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its May 6 meeting, council here heard from Director of Public Works Mike Alcock about damage to Salem Road, and options for repair. 

F.E. Madill hosts information night on human trafficking of youth

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the latest push to raise awareness around the locally rising threat of human trafficking, F.E. Madill Secondary School held an information night on Apr. 29, with gymnasium seats filled with listeners across age demographics.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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