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Listowel

Chretien offers template for response to Trump

Patrick Raftis January 16, 2025Columns, Opinion

It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems…

HPPH selects nominees for chair, vice chair and secretary

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

STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on Jan. 10 to hold…

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…

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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. 

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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.

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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).

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

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

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

By Cory Bilyea

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

By Kelsey Bent

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. 

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