HANOVER - The Hanover & District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) recently announced the results of its 2025 Angel Tree Christmas Appeal, which has become the highest-grossing Christmas campaign in the Foundation’s history.
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Carter tops crokinole scoreboard
TEESWATER - Peter Carter topped the score at Teeswater Crokinole on Jan. 21.
Order for new Monkton fire tanker approved, truck to be delivered in 2028
LISTOWEL - In two years, a new fire tanker will be delivered to the Monkton Fire Station; however, the work leading up to its purchase goes back to 2021, under the former fire chief.
Chepstow Young at Heart card scores
CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Games, for Monday Jan.26 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.
Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws
Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
Perth County presents two delegations at ROMA 2026
STRATFORD - At the Jan. 22 council meeting, Perth County Warden Dean Trentowsky recapped Perth County’s participation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference last week, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Donation of $5,000 to ‘Buy-A-Bone’ campaign
MNP LLP Walkerton Partners presented the WDHF X-ray Campaign committee with $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative.
North Huron department heads submit final 2025 quarterly reports
WINGHAM - Department heads with the Township of North Huron have released their fourth quarter 2025 quarterly report, detailing key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and plans.
Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 29 Turnbacks
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Community prepares for fifth annual CNOY walk in Wingham
WINGHAM - Residents of the northern Huron and area are once again preparing to bundle up and step out into the winter chill for the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk. Scheduled for Sat. Feb. 28, the event aims to raise critical funds and awareness for local individuals experiencing homeless
Wingham BIA announce AGM date
WINGHAM - The Annual general meeting (AGM) of the Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) will be held on Thurs. Feb. 19 in the small lounge at the Wingham Columbus Centre, located at the North Huron Community Complex.
Blyth NYE Fireworks Show rescheduled to Family Day weekend
WINGHAM - The Blyth New Year’s Eve Drive-In Fireworks Show has been rescheduled to Friday. Feb. 13, the Blyth Community Betterment (BCB) committee announced recently.
UWHP’s Social Research and Planning Council releases findings from recent ‘cost of housing’ survey
STRATFORD - The United Way Huron-Perth (UWHP) Social Research and Planning Council’s latest report paints a picture of the housing crisis in Perth-Huron, where residents are struggling to afford basic necessities, facing displacement, and calling for urgent action to address the lack of affordable h
Walkerton Kinette Club pledges $10,000 to Family Birthing Centre
The Kinette Club of Walkerton presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 pledge
County council comments on Saugeen Shores conservation authorities resolution: agrees reform needed, but also consultation
WALKERTON - A resolution from Saugeen Shores regarding Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) elicited concerns from Bruce County council members during council’s Jan. 22 meeting.
