During the Dec. 17 board meeting, members discussed their response to what they described as “leading questions” from the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) sent to CAs across Ontario for their input on the proposed amalgamation.
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Romance scam victim loses over $60,000; multiple intimate partner violence charges
A police report details that this latest incident involved an online dating app with an unknown person claiming to have financial problems, needing assistance.
Dance Factory U8 Acro team receives banner recognizing competition
In December, a Wingham dance group received a banner recognizing their accomplishments in international competition in 2025.
Howick to update IT services, offer hybrid council meetings
HOWICK - Council here authorized the CAO/Clerk to engage Fort44 Inc., GHD and Wightman Telecom for the provision of fractional IT services, website design and to replace the current analog phone system.
New business Cornerstone Thrift celebrates successful opening in former Spinrite outlet store
LISTOWEL – Cornerstone Thrift welcomed their first customers the morning of Dec. 2. At 10 a.m.,…
Cyclones win two games before holiday break
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) had a strong pre-Christmas weekend, coming out with two wins.
Beautification committee asks for change in bylaw enforcement
HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.
Chepstow card results
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday December 22.
Walkerton Rotary donations
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently made donations to a variety of local organizations. Clockwise from top left: The club very pleased to support the Walkerton District Community School’s Breakfast Program.
Walkerton Seniors cards results
WALKERTON - Seniors played euchre in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library on Dec. 17.
Bruce County: Bruce C MOU coming back to council with further amendments
WALKERTON - On Jan. 8, Bruce County council will meet for the first time in 2026.
Brockton mayor makes video on what’s recyclable under new system
WALKERTON - It’s now January, and new rules regarding recycling are in effect.
Forest Reading program, Stuffy Sleepover, PA day fun at Walkerton branch
WALKERTON - The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest kids and teens recreational reading program.This initiative offers reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages.
Bus stopped – twice – for driving on closed highway, reported by passenger
KINCARDINE - South Bruce OPP are reminding people that it’s not only dangerous to drive on a closed road, it’s also illegal.
North Perth Council chooses not to comment on forestry bylaw changes at this time
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council chose not to send comments to Perth County regarding proposed changes to the Perth County Forest Conservation Bylaw, despite a councillor's encouragement.
