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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Rachel Hammermueller December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

Rachel Hammermueller December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

U13-1 squad claims two tournament titles, completes successful food drive

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones U13-1 team are celebrating their win at the recent Bob Beaumont Tournament in Parry Sound Tournament and the success of a food drive hosted by the local team.

Flu season starts early, reaches high levels in Huron-Perth

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its last meeting of 2025 via Zoom on Dec. 12.

Tiny Christmas village brings big holiday cheer to Riverview

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

LISTOWEL – It takes a village to create a village and for one family, the importance of sharing…

Wicked weather weaves a winter wonderland

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Listowel Banner

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

Snowmobile trails are up, groomed and ready for action

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

PERTH COUNTY - For local snowmobile enthusiasts in the Perth-Waterloo and Oxford county areas, the groomed snowmobile trails are again ready for action.

Howick executes agreement for 2026 snow removal

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.

Collision with tractor leads to charge

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and farm tractor in the Perth East, a police report states.

Four injured after collision with horse and buggy in Perth East

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST – Four people are injured following a collision involving a motor vehicle and horse…

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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