LISTOWEL - Local businesses will soon see a change in their recycling pickup schedule, as well as a new red lid on their blue boxes.
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Costume ‘Pawty” fundraiser held for North Perth Dog Park
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Dog Park Committee held a costume “pawty” and walk on Oct. 18 at Listowel Kinsmen Park.
Styrofoam added to local recyclable list
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.
Elmwood Community Centre funding request part of budget discussion at Oct. 14 meeting
WALKERTON - The Elmwood Community Centre board presented its capital budget request for 2026 during the Oct. 14 meeting of Brockton council.
Intermediate girls soccer tournament held at Elma Township Public School
ATWOOD - Elma Township Public School hosted an Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament on Oct. 15.
Perth County takes first look at 2026 stewardship program, Ehgoetz questions approval process
STRATFORD - In two reports from Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator Hannah Cann, the outline for the 2026 stewardship program as well as the 2025 intake results were presented to Perth County Council on Oct. 16. However, Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East) wanted to discuss the continuation of the
Police seeking information on hit and run collision
ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH - Police are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and cyclist in Huron County on Oct. 15, just after 8 p.m.
Crokinole action in Teeswater
TEESWATER - Crokinole action at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15 was very brisk. Fast boards result in very competitive shooting.
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Oct. 13, 2025 U16A – Bruce Grey Bulls (4) at Southeast Surge (3) Oct. 14, 2025 U11B – Southeast…
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.
Ironmen, Patriots down Capitals in PJHL action over weekend
After posting its first win of the season, the Walkerton Capitals squad were unable to recreate that success over the weekend, dropping games to Wingham and Mount Forest.
CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham
LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham.
Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues
The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.
Midwest 49ers have good season start despite challenges
The Midwest 49ers minor hockey association has come together for some impressive hockey this year, winning a number of early-season tournaments.
Capitals earn first win of season, down K
The Walkerton Capitals squad has scored its first victory of the season, downing the Kincardine Bulldogs 4-2 in Walkerton on Friday night.
