GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.
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North Huron council gives provisional budget approval
Council held its first 2025 budget meeting on Feb. 29, approving in principle a 3.15 per cent tax levy increase, which translates to an additional $236,000 in taxation.
Teeswater watermain breaks, leads to several other breaks
Numerous watermain breaks resulted in impacts being felt throughout Teeswater recently, with the breaks happening under and around Bruce Road 6.
Morris-Turnberry council upholds vicious dog title in Belgrave case
Council here went by the book, so to speak, in the case of a ‘vicious dog,’ continuing the saga of related bylaw cases, primarily occurring in Belgrave.
Brockton endorses Saugeen Shores report on SVCA policy manual update
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has requested feedback for its proposed Environmental Planning and Regulations Manual update.
Regional Skills 2025 spotlights students’ talents in the trades
Top placing local students in four categories will be moving on to the provincial level after an exciting day of fierce competition at the 2025 Regional Technological Skills Challenge in Owen Sound.
The Mustang Messenger – Feb. 27. 2025 issue
The Mustang Messenger is part of F.E. Madill Secondary School’s newspaper club, and is filled with students from all grades who meet regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community.
Western wardens group backs province, feds
The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
CNOY walkers surpass target, raise over $30,000 for Connection Centre
Once again, the people of Wingham have united, showcasing their community spirit and generosity at the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk.
Howick fire department gets two grants for fire protection
The Howick Township Fire Department received notice that they have been successful at securing grant funding from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office in the amount of $8,230.45.
North Perth raises money for housing, homelessness at CNOY
North Perth and area residents walked for housing and homelessness action at Perth-Huron United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event on Feb. 22.
North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse
The roof of a dairy barn located on Perth Rd. 146, between Line 88 and Line 89 partially collapsed at approximately 6 a.m., on Feb. 25, Perth County OPP confirmed to the Banner.
Police investigate break and enter in Perth; fatal snowmobile collision
PERTH EAST – Police are investigating a break and enter at a residential property, a police…
Listowel 150th events lining up
The Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee continues to draw events and activities into the schedule for the celebration this year.
