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Morris-Turnberry extends dog catcher service agreement with Central Huron, Huron East

Rachel Hammermueller December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here directed staff to return a bylaw authorizing the continuation of a shared agreement with two neighboring municipalities for animal control officer services. 

North Huron council approves emergency HVAC replacement at community complex

Cory Bilyea December 11, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron council approved a request from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to replace the rooftop units and furnace/air conditioning at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Morris-Turnberry authorizes local snowmobile land access

Rachel Hammermueller December 11, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here authorized the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for local snowmobile clubs to permit trail use on municipal property. 

Dallas Smith plays to sold out crowd at Wingham Town Hall Theatre

Heather MacEwen December 11, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Music, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

WINGHAM – The Wingham Town Hall Theatre hosted Dallas Smith and His Band on the evening of Nov.…

Howick deems woodchipper as surplus

Nicole Beswitherick December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - At its Nov. 18 meeting, council here declared the township’s 2025 Vermeer BC1000XL diesel woodchipper to be surplus, and directed staff to proceed with the disposal by purchase and sale agreement with the Town of Minto.

Wroxeter hosts Santa Claus parade

Patrick Raftis December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

WROXETER - Brightly-decorated fire trucks and floats lit up the night for the annual Wroxeter Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5.

Howick discusses potential cost of living adjustment for staff, defers to later date

Nicole Beswitherick December 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here discussed a recommendation on Nov. 18 to approve a cost of living adjustment of two per cent for the 2026 salary grid, however, not all council members were in favour.

Preparing for winter

Bob Murray December 4, 2025Columns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

Cory Bilyea December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

Denny Scott December 4, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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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).

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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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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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