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Flu season starts early, reaches high levels in Huron-Perth

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its last meeting of 2025 via Zoom on Dec. 12.

Tiny Christmas village brings big holiday cheer to Riverview

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

LISTOWEL – It takes a village to create a village and for one family, the importance of sharing…

Wicked weather weaves a winter wonderland

Heather MacEwen December 18, 2025Listowel Banner

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

South Bruce Economic Development update

Submitted December 18, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

2025 was a busy year for economic development, according to South Bruce Economic Development Officer Rhonda Niesen.

Snowmobile trails are up, groomed and ready for action

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

PERTH COUNTY - For local snowmobile enthusiasts in the Perth-Waterloo and Oxford county areas, the groomed snowmobile trails are again ready for action.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Howick executes agreement for 2026 snow removal

Nicole Beswitherick December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

Emily Bowen December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

Hanover hospital making changes to registration location and wayfinding

Submitted December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) is taking steps to improve patient experience and navigation by implementing two separate projects  set to launch together on Dec. 18.

Collision with tractor leads to charge

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and farm tractor in the Perth East, a police report states.

Peabody honoured for 25 years of municipal service

Pauline Kerr December 18, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” said Mayor Chris Peabody at the Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council.

Planned closure of local branches disappointing to bank customer

Shannon Wood December 18, 2025Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

To the editor: Like many in our community, I was extremely disappointed by BMO’s recent decision to close its local branches in Mildmay (where our family resides), and Walkerton.

Four injured after collision with horse and buggy in Perth East

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST – Four people are injured following a collision involving a motor vehicle and horse…

OPP Auxiliary Unit hold food drive in West Perth

Submitted December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

WEST PERTH - The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary Unit held a food drive within the Municipality of West Perth to help feed families this holiday season.

U15B Southwest Surge take on Midwest 49ers

Patrick Raftis December 18, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Southwest Surge took on the Midwest 49ers in a U15B game at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Dec. 14.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Commemorative veterans crosswalk approved for Elizabeth St. East

LISTOWEL – A divided North Perth council selected to proceed with a commemorative veterans crosswalk, despite staff’s recommendation that the implementation could interfere with the existing construction on Elizabeth Street East, as well as the need for a policy to implement specialized crosswalks.

Terry Fox Run returns to Listowel, raises nearly $8,000

LISTOWEL – The Terry Fox Run not only returned to Listowel on Sept. 20, but also surpassed its fundraising goal.

See all Listowel area articles.

40 years of growth, 40 new entrepreneurs

HANOVER – Forty young entrepreneurs turned summer business ideas into 38 working businesses this year through the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program.

School year begins with new bus app, expansion plans and facility upgrades

CHESLEY – The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) entered the new school year with a three-year school bus contract, a new bus tracking app for families and nearly $8 million in school upgrades completed or underway across Grey and Bruce counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 24 Turnbacks

From Sept. 22, 1993.

Writer questions development’s funding, housing wait list, eligibility criteria, et al

Dear Mayor Peabody and Members of Council, I am writing regarding the groundbreaking on the new 41-unit residential building at 85 Eastridge Road, reported in the press ahead of Monday’s ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Ironmen start season with mixed results, downing Kincardine, losing 2

WINGHAM – The Wingham Ironmen played their first at-home regular-season game on Sept. 19 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre against the Hanover Barons.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

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Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 24 Turnbacks

By Midwestern Newspapers

From Sept. 22, 1993.

Writer questions development’s funding, housing wait list, eligibility criteria, et al

By Darren Holm

Dear Mayor Peabody and Members of Council, I am writing regarding the groundbreaking on the new 41-unit residential building at 85 Eastridge Road, reported in the press ahead of Monday’s ceremony.

County and SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting

By Pauline Kerr

WAKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.

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