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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.

Decision time looms on DGR

Patrick Raftis October 17, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

South Bruce residents have a truly staggering responsibility before them.

The Well Community Collective brings measurement-based care to youth

Rachel Hammermueller October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

The Well Community Collective are unified sites throughout Huron and Perth Counties – and soon Grey-Bruce – providing safe spaces for youth to access resources. They were recently chosen to be part of an initiative which will help them offer measurement-based care across their locations. 

Keys for Community another way to give to United Way

Submitted October 17, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) employees spend hours on the road, travelling from community to community, learning about important issues affecting the region. 

Municipality offers to purchase property near landfill

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here authorized the purchase of a property at 41440 Brandon Road, and a subsequent offer to purchase the land during their Oct. 1 meeting.

Spirit Walk focused on local history planned for Oct. 9 in Wingham

Submitted October 3, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

When most people think of a “Spirit Walk,” they think of things like something spooky on a dark Halloween night, a way that indigenous people connect with ancestors, a religious ceremony, or perhaps a trip to a distillery.

Tri-county tour features memorable machines

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

It may be confusing to a casual observer, but Perth County farmer Brian Purcell says his 1490 David Brown tractor is also a CASE 1490.

Howick-Turnberry fair made a successful return this year

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Horse shows, firefighter games, and live music filled the packed weekend at Howick Community Centre.

The fun’s about to begin: Little Royal Fair runs Oct. 17-20

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

There’s something in the air … pumpkins are sprouting up on lawns all through town, and there’s a scent of cotton candy in the air. The countdown has begun for this year’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-20.

Barn lost to blaze, no injuries reported

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

Three area fire departments, responded to a barn fire last week, which destroyed the farm structure.

Howick Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for Strong Farm

Nicole Beswitherick October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During a public meeting at its recent gathering, council here unanimously passed a motion to approve a zoning bylaw amendment for 44554 Harriston Road, also known widely as Strong Farm. The application is a condition of severance C30 and C31-2024.

MPP Lisa Thompson makes special presentation at Huron County council meeting

Pauline Kerr September 26, 2024Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Lisa Thompson, minister of rural affairs and MPP for Huron-Bruce, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Huron County council to make two important presentations.

Permit required to hunt on Maitland Conservation properties

Submitted September 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland Conservation is reminding hunters that a permit is required to hunt on designated  conservation lands. 

Warden congratulates new Huron County Queen of the Furrow

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Warden Glen McNeil (Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh) opened the Sept. 4 meeting of county…

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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

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Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

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Numbers on homelessness speak for themselves – trying to solve 2026 crisis, 1970s funding not working

Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.

Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government

CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recently announced approval for significant funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. 

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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

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Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan

HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.

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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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Southeast’s Surge up and down for Sunday hockey results

By Heather MacEwen

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Salvation Army receives generous donation from Listowel Agricultural Society

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Salvation Army Food bank was grateful to receive a generous $4,000 donation from the…

Howick Optimist Club’s Tin Can Curling Tournament rocks (without rocks)

By Heather MacEwen

Tin cans were thrown down the ice in place of curling rocks at the third Tin Can Curling…

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