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Bold action needed to tackle housing crisis

Sylvia Schutten November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind.

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 6 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From November 2, 1988.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Carney speaks about making bail more difficult to get

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There has long been a call to make it more difficult to get bail; Canada’s prime minister has apparently heard the call. He recently said that bail rules will be getting tougher for those arrested for serious crimes.

Official opening of Saugeen Artists Guild store

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the Saugeen Artists Guild store on Nov 1.

Mill Pond Gallery hosts event honouring soldiers from Cargill and area who served in First and Second World Wars

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - In a community like Cargill, everyone knew the heroes who signed up during the First and Second World Wars – who served overseas, who came back, and who made the ultimate sacrifice. The letters they wrote were treasured and passed from family to family; news about them was shared.

Found slouched behind wheel, area resident charged with impaired, dangerous driving

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - On Oct. 26, South Bruce OPP received a call about a traffic hazard on Sideroad 30, south of Chesley.

Conservation authority board discusses update on frazil ice

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - As winter approaches, concerns are once again arising about the possibility of frazil ice causing problems in Durham.

Saugeen Conservation meeting on regulated area mapping changes draws 100 people

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-KINLOSS - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) held a public information meeting on Oct. 3 to present proposed updates to regulated area mapping for portions of Huron-Kinloss.

Halloween at Brucelea Haven

Emily Bowen November 6, 2025News

A lively time was had at Brucelea Haven on Oct. 31.

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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.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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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