The Listowel facility of Gray Ridge Eggs is now the largest and most advanced egg grading facility in all of Canada, according to officials.
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United Way report tells local stories of the housing crisis
In a new report, UWPH’s Social Research and Planning Council (SRPC) shares the voices of Perth-Huron residents affected by rising housing costs, with quotes drawn from a survey conducted in 2024.
Southeast Surge sweep Silver Stick Finals in New Market, claim top spot
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey action for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
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.
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.
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.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance accredited with exemplary standing
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has been awarded “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada, following an on-site survey conducted in November 2025.
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.
