WALKERTON - A report on GrantMatch at the Nov. 4 meeting of Brockton council triggered discussion about whether the municipality benefits from utilizing the grant application company, or would get greater benefit from a lobbyist.
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Huron-Bruce municipalities all receive increase in OMPF allocations
HURON-BRUCE - Municipalities in Huron-Bruce will receive a total of $19,956,500 from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund in 2026.
Perth County traffic stop leads to multiple firearms and drug charges
WEST PERTH - Perth County OPP have arrested two individuals on numerous charges following a traffic stop and seizure of firearms and drugs on St. George St. in Mitchell on Nov. 3.
Surge, 49ers fight to finals in several tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers reviews local minor hockey scores from the area.
Hillside Motel demolition
The Hillside Motel in the west end of Walkerton has been demolished to make way for a new apartment building.
Huron County ratepayers facing fines for contravening tree bylaws
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines were charged recently against Huron County residents who had contravened the Forest Conservation Bylaw.
Brockton holds public meeting on proposed Bruce County Housing Corp. build in East Ridge
WALKERTON - Brockton council heard the planning report from Bruce County planner Benito Russo on the new Bruce County Housing Corporation’s proposed 40-unit apartment building planned for East Ridge.
Council approves deaccessioning of frame collection from museum
Huron County Museum staff will be overseeing the deaccessioning of nearly 100 frames that previously held historical documents or artworks.
Howick Council votes to go back to bi-weekly meetings despite staff concerns
HOWICK - Howick Council will return to meeting every other week.
North Perth Dog Park Group asks council to support road to future site
LISTOWEL - “The goal is to create more than just a fenced-in space for our dogs, but a really great place for both our pets and people,” Amanda Gebhardt said in her Nov. 3 delegation to North Perth Council.
Local history mystery
Listowel resident Gary Nickel is hoping someone from the local area can help him solve a historical family mystery.
Capitals break even with loss to Mount Forest Patriots, win over Mitchell Hawks
After breaking even on the weekend with a win and a loss, the Walkerton Capitals are trailing the sixth-place Kincardine Bulldogs by one point in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
The Kingdom of God: belong, believe, become
The Kingdom of God is not just about me – it’s about us, a community living here and now as heaven comes to earth through our walk with Jesus.
Three teens killed in West Grey collision
WEST GREY - West Grey Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that took place at about noon on Nov. 11, on Concession 2 Sideroad in the area of Allan Park Road.
Intimate Partner Violence charges in Huron East
On Oct. 19, Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners, a police report states.
