Reeve Paul Heffer used the opening of Monday night’s North Huron Council meeting to issue a warning about growing hostility toward municipal officials, after an altercation following last month’s meeting left Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer with “significant injuries” and unable to attend.
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To boldly go where no one has gone before
Recently, a former American president said something about believing in the possibility of space aliens – it is, after all, a huge universe, filled with possibilities.
Listowel resident, council weigh in on ATV wayfinding signage
LISTOWEL - A request from the Huron Shores ATV Club (HSATV) spurred a delegation from a resident as well as council discussion about the bylaw which allows ATVs on the roads within the Municipality of North Perth.
World Day of Prayer 2026 theme “I will give you rest: come”
WALKERTON - The theme “I will give you rest: come,” drawn from Matthew 11:28-30, will guide this year’s World Day of Prayer (WDP) service in Walkerton, set for Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church. A Service will also be held at Brucelea Haven and Maple Court at 10:30 a.m.
Cyclones debut new mascot, take 5-1 victory over Sarnia
The Listowel Cyclones - 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL)- carried out a 5-1 victory over the Sarnia Legionnaires (12th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Leslie Motors successful bidder for new FDNH vehicle replacement
North Huron Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 with a cap from Leslie Motors for $85,575.00, plus applicable taxes, to replace the aging 2008 Dodge Ram currently serving as Squad 5 at the Wingham fire station.
Walkerton Herald-Times March 5 Turnbacks
From March 8, 1995.
Bluewater District School Board passes motions seeking review and consultation on possible provincial plan to eliminate trustees
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees are speaking out on a possible plan by the provincial government to remove English public school trustees in Ontario.
Grey-Bruce Public Health issues warning after local overdose cases
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has issued an overdose alert, with the statement that there have been 10 overdoses between Feb. 25 and March 1 in various locations across Grey-Bruce.
Kindness Project collects over 50 blankets for families at Ronald McDonald House
Students at Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a Kindness Project fundraiser in February, making and collecting blankets to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in London.
Retired Perth County nurse shares horrible conditions in Cuba during mission trip, asks for support
If readers ever want to know what conditions are like in third world countries, talk to Jean Aitcheson, a retired Perth County Farmer, from Downie Township, but more importantly a long time registered nurse at Stratford General Hospital.
Brockton to lease former MTO facility for use by parks and recreation
WALKERTON - Brockton’s parks and recreation department will be able to utilize the former Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Yard facility for storage of equipment including machinery, garbage bins, horticultural supplies and more.
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force (and costume) on Feb. 28
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force on Feb. 28, braving the cold to collect bags upon bags…
Atwood United Church Sunday School donates $1,310 to Elma Township Public School breakfast program
ATWOOD - The Atwood United Church Sunday School donated $1,310 to the Elma Township Public School breakfast program.
The Avonbank Cheese and Butter Manufacturing Company
An event that proved to be of lasting importance to the Avonbank community occurred in 1873 when…
