The 2025 federal election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Conservative candidate John Nater being re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP).
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Lobb re-elected in Huron-Bruce
The 2025 federal election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has come to an end, with Incumbent Conservative candidate Ben Lobb being re-elected as Member of Parliament (MP).
Violence against women on rise locally; isolation, cost of living among factors
There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new.
Aboriginal Alert, Canada’s Indigenous awareness network release latest data
Indigenous People across Canada continue to go missing at disproportionate rates despite increased awareness efforts, with the statistics revealing the stark reality of systemic issues that contribute to this national crisis.
Wingham hospital among sites on latest measles exposure list
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of several measles exposures.
New OPP documentary details fight against online child sexual abuse
The OPP, in partnership with its Provincial Internet Child Explotation (ICE) Strategy partners, is releasing Protecting Innocence: ICE Strategy in Action, an “eye-opening short documentary that exposes the stark realities of online child sexual abuse and the ongoing efforts to combat it.”
South Bruce 4-H dairy club report
Spring is here and so is another year for the South Bruce Dairy 4-H Club. The club kicked off the first meeting on April 9, at the Teeswater Agri Curl.
HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth
At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.
Peabody questions strong mayor proposal
While the province’s Strong Mayors legislation has some useful tools for dealing with red tape and getting more houses built, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, the powers it grants go “way beyond the intended purpose.
AMDSB students shine at qualifying Skills Ontario competitions in Listowel
LISTOWEL - On April 3, Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) held its annual local Skills Ontario Competition at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS). Students from three high schools participated in two events: team of two carpentry and welding.
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
Just after noon on April 16, while emergency services were on the scene of a house fire in Walkerton, a 64-year-old pedestrian crossing the road at Durham St. East and Colborne St. South was struck by a passenger vehicle.
Listowel 150th requests to council approved
LISTOWEL - Two requests for the Listowel 150th Anniversary celebration set for August 1-3, 2025 were approved by council last month.
North Perth Community Hospice Spring Social a hit
The North Perth Community Hospice Spring Social was held at the Listowel Golf Course on April 10, with organizers describing it as a very busy but successful and fun night.
Sistema Walkerton receives donation from Chepstow and District Lions Club
Sistema Walkerton, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free after-school music education to children, recently received a donation of $750 from the Chepstow and District Lions Club on April 15.
Join the North Perth Board Gamers third Sunday of each month
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Board Gamers meet on the third Sunday of each month at Steve Kerr C.C to try new games and play favourites. All are welcome, ages 18 plus unless accompanied by a supervising adult.
