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Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives
On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
North Perth launches new public safety video to share a powerful message
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Fire Department announced on Oct. 10 the launch of a new grain bin safety public service announcement (PSA) created by Memory Tree Productions.
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event
WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.
Lexi Johnston praised at council for CNE Ambassadorship title
LISTOWEL - It was a family affair at the Oct. 6 North Perth Council meeting when Lexi Johnston was praised for her Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassadorship win.
Large drainage project to intersect Highway 23 re-routed around vital gas main at cost of over $830,000
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council got its first look at an engineering report for the Harold Good Municipal Drain project, which recommends $833,900 in work.
Severance approved for Atwood Heritage Processing
LISTOWEL - According to a report to council on Oct. 6 by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, a proposed severance, if approved by Perth County, will separate the two Atwood Heritage meat processing facilities.
Council approves Carson Farms severance despite staff recommendation to reject application
LISTOWEL - A report by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland recommended denial of an application, from David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., to sever a 50 acre horse farm, located on the north side of Perth Line 86, from the adjacent 100 acre agriculture field.
Howick municipal drain collapses under county road, causing crop damage to properties on Gorrie Line
HOWICK - Council here is proceeding with a request for major improvement and extension by petition for municipal drain #20, currently causing damage on Gorrie Line.
Howick to be replacing Belmore Community Centre flooring
HOWICK - Council here recently approved $1,895 to be taken from the recreation reserve fund to complete the Belmore Community Centre flooring replacement.
Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising
After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween.
Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance board meetings back in session
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has resumed its hospital board meetings following a summer break.
Huron youth receives 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award
A Huron County youth is among the recipients of the 2025 4-H Ontario Outstanding New Volunteer Award, sponsored by Gay Lea Foods.
