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North Perth residents on stage in Anne of Green Gables – The Musical

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production of Anne of Green Gables – the Musical is a major production for the guild, the culmination of its 50th anniversary season, but for one Listowel family it’s also a way to spend time together.

Perth County Holstein Club presents awards at year-end banquet

Submitted November 7, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Launch of the Huron Perth & Area Unattached Care Clinics

Submitted November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In a step to address the growing shortage of family doctors and nurse practitioners, the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) recently announced the launch of the Unattached Care Clinics (UCC). 

Mayor meets with MPP on policing costs

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Local News, Police, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he’s met with MPP Lisa Thompson on two important matters – the cost of policing in Brockton, and the negative results of changes in the way home health-care supplies are delivered.

Bruce County Museum marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

Submitted October 31, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day invasion, a pivotal event during World War II that changed the course of history.

Trail users, hunters urged to be cautious

Pauline Kerr October 31, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Trail users in Bruce County are reminded that long gun (rifle) season for deer hunting is Monday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 10.

Trout Unlimited organizes planting of native trees along Otter Creek

David Wood October 31, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

About a dozen tree-huggers united on the flood plains of Otter Creek on Saturday morning to plant native trees aiming to enhance and protect the ecosystem of the wetland area.

MVCA Southern Lake Huron Coastal Action Plan moving forward

Cory Bilyea October 31, 2024Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board members received exciting news…

Saugeen Ojibway Nation releases statement on DGR referendum results; they “do not affect SON’s ongoing evaluation”

Midwestern Newspapers October 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Joint Chiefs and Councils of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) released a statement on Oct. 29, following the close vote in South Bruce's referendum.

South Bruce voters support willing host status for DGR

Midwestern Newspapers October 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Eligible voters in South Bruce have voted in favour of declaring the community a willing host for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) following a public referendum.

Walkerton celebrates Little Royal Fair October 17 to 20

Pauline Kerr October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The fair saw attendees taking in the attractions.

What’s Happening at the Bruce County Public Library

Submitted October 24, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Library was a busy place in October with the Walkerton Little Royal Fair, Canadian Library Month, and Ontario Public Library Week. 

Atwood neighbours hosting Halloween food drive to benefit The Village

Kelsey Bent October 24, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

A local couple started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood. Their hopes of it catching on have come true, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.

Howick to see 21.15 per cent increase in OPP annual billing, building code will see over 2,000 changes

Nicole Beswitherick October 24, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received four reports with its consent agenda at its  meeting last Tuesday. Two were pulled out for discussion.

Listowel District Secondary School hosts AgScape career competition

Rachel Hammermueller October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Students circulated booths, learning about careers in agriculture.

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Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

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

Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

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Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

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

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

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.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

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

By Submitted

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

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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