At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction.
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‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot
What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.
Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally
Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year.
Wingham Legion plans fundraising meat draw
The Wingham Legion Branch 180 is hosting its annual Gigantic Meat Draw on Feb. 28. Funds raised from the draw go to the Legion Community Service account to be given back to the community.
OPP remind public of snow removal laws, bylaws and parking
Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.
North Huron Council approves 2026 community group donation requests
Each year, through the budget process, North Huron Council allocates dollars to select community groups, provided the organization submits a request to the town clerk by the deadline, which was Nov. 1, 2025, for this year’s budget.
Brussels to lose CIBC banking location; locals comment on economy, trend of closures in rural small towns
A continuing trend of banks closing their doors in small rural towns has struck this community. Brussels, at the corner of Huron East and Morris-Turnberry, is the latest to face this fate.
Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice
Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…
Livestock damage from predators produces 11 compensation claims in Morris-Turnberry
Sometimes, there are reminders that local residents are experiencing country living. Morris-Turnberry Council received a report at its first meeting of 2026 about hunting and trapping activities in the municipality.
More items now eligible for recycling collection
While area municipalities remain in charge of garbage collection, a new province-wide approach to recycling should mean fewer trash bags to pick up at the curbside.
Listowel home to largest, most advanced egg grading facility in Canada
The Listowel facility of Gray Ridge Eggs is now the largest and most advanced egg grading facility in all of Canada, according to officials.
Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring
Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.
Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).
County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million
Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting.
North Perth declares Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
North Perth Council joined 107 other municipalities across the province in declaring Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic, following West Perth in 2025, and Stratford in 2023.
