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Water rates in Bluewater may go up soon

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2016News

BLUEWATER —  It looks like water rates in Bluewater will increase, but the municipal council…

Health Unit to study health effects of Huron County wind turbines

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2016News

CLINTON — The Huron County Health Unit is embarking on a study to look into any health complaints…

Zurich medical clinic needs $600,000 for expansion

Midwestern Newspapers March 16, 2016News

ZURICH —  The Bluewater Area Family Health Team (BAFHT) clinic in Zurich is expanding, but…

Kirkton’s Sawyer to enter Ag Hall of Fame

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KIRKTON — Kirkton-area native Tom Sawyer, a pioneer in the promotion of synthetic inputs to boost…

Exeter-Seaforth Explosion U19 AA off to provincials

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WATERLOO — The Exeter-Seaforth  Explosion U19AA Provincial Ringette team will be participating…

Annual Lucan charity hockey game upcoming

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LUCAN —  March 19 at 7:30 p.m. marks the 4th annual charity hockey game hosted by the Lucan…

Inter-club curling tournament

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The Inter-Club curling league held the third competition in a series of four at the Exeter Curling…

Hawks sweep Aylmer, move on to Dorchester in SOJHL finals

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EXETER — The Exeter Hawks sweept the Aylmer Spitfires four games to none in round two of the…

Conservation Dinner announces guest speaker

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EXETER — Local people have a chance to attend an early-evening reception where Ausable Bayfield…

School board discusses technology program

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SEAFORTH — “Find a way to reach them,” was the message from a pair of Avon Maitland District…

Province offers source water grant

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LAMBTON SHORES — An unexpected offer of a bucket of Queen’s Park cash triggered an…

RCMP Musical Ride returning

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EXETER — The world-renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride is returning to…

Provincial budget gives infrastructure help to rural areas

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Puppy recovering after multiple pellet gun shots

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French Immersion expansion turned down

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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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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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