Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year.
Brussels to lose CIBC banking location; locals comment on economy, trend of closures in rural small towns
A continuing trend of banks closing their doors in small rural towns has struck this community. Brussels, at the corner of Huron East and Morris-Turnberry, is the latest to face this fate.
Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice
Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…
Livestock damage from predators produces 11 compensation claims in Morris-Turnberry
Sometimes, there are reminders that local residents are experiencing country living. Morris-Turnberry Council received a report at its first meeting of 2026 about hunting and trapping activities in the municipality.
New men’s counselling initiative focuses on prevention, support, access
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Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime
The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025.
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Since the dawn of the internet, and especially lately, Merriam-Webster and its counterparts like the Oxford English Dictionary (O.E.D) has lost this status.
Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project
Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting.
Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County
The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them.
Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years
Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.
It Takes A Village holds ‘money-less’ holiday-shopping night for community’s children
“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.
Morris-Turnberry discusses 11 per cent OPP billing increase for 2026
Paying for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs is going to “raise some eyebrows,” specifically at Morris-Turnberry this budget season, based on discussion at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16.
OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding
Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.
Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November
The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall.
Gratitude meal program combats more than local food insecurity; community shares stories of celebrating resilience through holiday giving
For the past three years, the Gratitude Meal Program has connected people at a particularly vulnerable time of year, as ITAV Executive Director Andrea Charest tells the Banner. In her words, remembering resilience is incredibly important.
