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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.

ifarm event set for June 10 in Stratford

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Residents of the Stratford and Perth County areas that want to know where their food comes from should mark their calendars to visit the ifarm event at the Stratford Rotary Complex on Tuesday, June 10.

Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston wins ‘25-26 District 8 title

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was recently chosen as the District 8 Fair Ambassador for the 2025-26 year.

RBC Foundation donates $750,000 to support nurses in Listowel and surrounding areas

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The RBC Foundation recently announced a $750,000 donation to support local and regional nurses, including nurses in Listowel, at a critical time.

Local diploma programs, financial assistance designed to attract early childhood educators

Submitted May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is “proud to collaborate” with Georgian College and Fanshawe College to support the recruitment and retention of a high-quality early years workforce, county officials state in a press release. 

April unemployment rate decreases to 4.2%

Submitted May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 4.2%.

Artist Diane Chambers showcases artwork on library art wall this May

Christa Ferrier Bruce County Library May 15, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Bruce County Public Library, Walkerton Branch, welcomes Bruce County artist Diane Chambers to the Walkerton Art Wall for the month of May. 

Wingham Sunday School and congregation donates 450 lbs. of goods to North Huron Food Share

Submitted May 8, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham United Church Sunday School and congregation donated approximately 450 lbs. of food and…

Huron County OPP announces new detachment commander

Submitted May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP has named their new detachment commander. 

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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Huron County Council gives no direction regarding contested roundabout

Huron County Council received a report regarding the contested intersection of County Road 83 and Airport Line, which was originally slated to be re-engineered as a roundabout, but council voted to remove the project from the 2026 budget.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

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From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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Huron County Council gives no direction regarding contested roundabout

By Denny Scott

Huron County Council received a report regarding the contested intersection of County Road 83 and Airport Line, which was originally slated to be re-engineered as a roundabout, but council voted to remove the project from the 2026 budget.

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

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