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Crokinole and potluck meal at Chesley Firehall

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Dec. 10 crokinole session at the Chesley Firehall included a potluck meal.

Rae announces $125,000 to support first responders’ mental health

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON -  Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that as part of the Ontario government’s $32 million investment through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) program local emergency services will be receiving funding to help provide specialized supports

Rotary Club welcomes new member

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

At the Dec. 4 Walkerton Rotary meeting club members were pleased to welcome the newest member, Julia Stein, and induct her into the club.

Chepstow card results

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Card scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Dec. 15.

Philanthropist donates $250,000 to Humane Society’s Better Together Campaign

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently announced a $250,000 contribution from philanthropist, Mike Schout, in support of the Better Together campaign.

The poinsettia – a Christmas tradition

Shannon Wood December 18, 2025Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Season’s Greetings! This column is usually reserved for native plants and animals, but dare we divert our attention to a plant we all enjoy at this time of year – the poinsettia!

Walkerton Senior card players enjoy festive meal at Sacred Heart Church

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Following a festive meal on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sacred Heart Church, the Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo.

More X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign donations

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative receives more big donations from community.

Walkerton Durham Street bridge to temporarily reopen with both lanes

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Durham Street Bridge on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton will temporarily reopen to two-lane traffic on Dec. 19.

Rae announces over $700,000 to support police, mental health services

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON - On Dec. 11, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, shared a release detailing a provincial government investment of over $700,000 to support local police services with their unique, community focused programs.

Stratford, Perth County Community Foundation opens recruitment for new board directors

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - The Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation (SPCCF) is  inviting qualified and community-minded individuals to apply for positions on its board of directors.

Children’s Christmas parties in 1915

Megan Lockhart December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

What would it be like to attend a Christmas party over 200 years ago? Looking to historical British…

Impaired driver charge in Morris-Turnberry; Intimate Partner Violence charge in North Huron

Submitted December 18, 2025Local News, Police, Rural

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry. 

Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Submitted December 11, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

Submitted December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

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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. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

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

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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