Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.
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Search warrant yields imitation firearms, illegal drugs; several snowmobile drivers charged with offences
One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant in the Municipality of West Perth.
Howick Fire Department to replace utility vehicle
Council here approved up to $45,000 from the fire reserve to go toward a used replacement vehicle and associated setup costs for the Howick Fire Department.
Council seeks discussion with hospital officials over use of parking area for standpipe project
After learning that the Wingham and District Hospital board has rejected a request for temporary laydown space in its parking lot, needed for the municipality’s standpipe project, North Huron council has directed staff to pursue a new approach.
New men’s counselling initiative focuses on prevention, support, access
Relevance to Perth and Huron Counties lies in the geographic circumstance.
Respiratory illness season in full swing
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its first meeting of 2026 over ZOOM on Jan. 9.
Township to cut grass on north side of conservation area in Gorrie
Last month, council here discussed entering into a maintenance agreement with Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for grass cutting and trimming on the north side of the Gorrie Conservation Area property.
Local rink competes at provincial championships
Amanda Gebhardt’s Listowel-based rink participated in the 2026 Food and Farm Care Ontario Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships here from Jan. 4 to 8.
Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime
The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025.
David Carson continues to bring beef auction sales to Milverton
The name David Carson is well-known to farmers involved in livestock in Perth County and surrounding areas for decades.
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.
Wallace Minor Hockey holds annual memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree last weekend
From Jan. 8-11, Wallace Minor Hockey held its 41st annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days…
Howick Fire Department and Rolling Acres Grain commemorate new UTV vehicle
On Jan. 8, members of the Howick Fire Department met at Rolling Acres Grain Inc. in Belmore.
Beard rescinds retirement during critical time for MVCA
Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Phil Beard has rescinded his plan to retire due to the provincial restructuring proposal for Conservation Authorities and the resulting uncertainty.
Huron-Bruce municipalities receive OCIF allocations
The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce.
