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Howick receives reports from Xplore Inc. for three telecommunication towers coming to township

Nicole Beswitherick January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received three reports from its chief building official regarding three wireless telecommunication towers in the township and surrounding area.

Blame it on Trudeau …

Pauline Kerr January 16, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For at least the past couple of years, a space alien listening to all the talk about Justin Trudeau…

Huron County asking provincial municipalities for support in addressing funding to public health

Nicole Beswitherick January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Bernie MacLellan informed HPPH that Huron County Council recently passed a motion to be sent out to all municipalities in Ontario, and MPP Lisa Thompson for support with the shortfall of provincial funding for public health.

North Perth resident charged with first degree murder, kidnapping in connection with 2019 investigation

Midwestern Newspapers January 13, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

a 35-year-old resident of North Perth is one of two new individuals charged in connection with a 2019 kidnapping and homicide investigation.

Council adopts 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan

Nicole Beswitherick January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here adopted a 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan and 2024-2029 Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update as required by the Accessibility for Ontario’s with Disability’s Act (AODA), 2005.

‘Alzheimer’s is what I have, but not who I am. I’m just Ruthie.’ A personal story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Hello, My Name is Ruthie. It’s an honor to be asked to share my journey with you. Please keep an…

Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw, promotes taking Freon to Walkerton or Huron County hazardous waste

Nicole Beswitherick January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its last meeting of 2024, on Dec. 17, council was brought an updated report on waste collection and disposal fees and charges.

A recipe to start fresh in the new year

Cindy J. Sinko January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Stratford-Perth Archives staff are avid home cooks and fond of including vintage recipes in our…

Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

God can work with the broken bits

Nancy Frey January 9, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Paul writes in his letter to the churches in Rome: We are confident that God is able to orchestrate…

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Howick to update IT services, offer hybrid council meetings

Council here authorized the CAO/Clerk to engage Fort44 Inc., GHD and Wightman Telecom for the provision of fractional IT services, website design and to replace the current analog phone system.

What has brought you joy?

Whenever we get together we share food and have a great conversation about life. As well, we bring a question we want to talk about to see how we are all doing, celebrating the wins and talking about the challenges we are all facing.

See all Listowel area articles.

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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. 

Ironmen fall further behind with three straight losses in PJHL action

The Wingham Ironmen struggled during a game against the Mitchell Hawks in PJHL action on Jan. 9 in Wingham, losing 5-1. This was the second of three losses over the last week, which has seen the Ironmen fall further behind the pack and remain in last place. (Nicole Beswitherick photo)

The Wingham Ironmen dropped three games over the past week, remaining in last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League and falling further behind the Walkerton Capitals.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Columnists

Howick to update IT services, offer hybrid council meetings

By Nicole Beswitherick

Council here authorized the CAO/Clerk to engage Fort44 Inc., GHD and Wightman Telecom for the provision of fractional IT services, website design and to replace the current analog phone system.

What has brought you joy?

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Whenever we get together we share food and have a great conversation about life. As well, we bring a question we want to talk about to see how we are all doing, celebrating the wins and talking about the challenges we are all facing.

Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

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. 

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