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John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition. 

Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.

Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers

Ethan Wallace May 15, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…

Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…

Wightman Telecom donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – Wightman Telecom recently made a donation to the Listowel Memorial Hospital…

Jan’s Danceshop students showcase talents at several local events

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.   

Emergency services respond to May 12 drowning in Saugeen River

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On May 12, at 1:31 p.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a person in distress in the Saugeen River in Paisley.

Oasis 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support the Humane Society of KWSP

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently launched an Oasis 50/50 Raffle.

OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states

Shaun Schaefer memorial tourney scheduled for May 30 and 31

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - The Shaun Schaefer Memorial Slo-pitch Classic is a non-profit slo-pitch tournament located in Chepstow.

Ceremony marks start of construction on new Paisley fire hall

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PAISLEY - After years of planning, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has officially broken ground on a new modern facility that will house the Paisley fire hall (Station 80) and public works facility.

Scone Crokinole Club results from May 7

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SCONE - The Scone Crokinole Club met on Wednesday, May 7 at the Chesley Fire Hall.

The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.

Adopt-a-Highway program invites volunteers

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County invites individuals, families, community groups and local organizations to join the Adopt-a-Highway program this season.

Macbeth performances underway at Stratford Festival

Submitted May 15, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Robert Lepage returns to the Stratford Festival with a bold new production of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s compelling tale of unchecked ambition.

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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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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.

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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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