Well, ‘tis the season, as they say, when the colour orange seems to dominate the landscape.
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Brockton mayor calls for more details on county spending on homelessness
WALKERTON - As the deadline draws closer for completion of the 2026 Bruce County budget, Mayor Chris Peabody is expressing concerns about one element in it – the $72,000 earmarked for homelessness through the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
IN PHOTOS: Monkton Lions Club host first annual Halloween Dog Show
The annual event will be hosted every year on the Saturday before Halloween.
Bill 5 and the Meaford mistake
Dear Editor: Anita Jacobson and the Coalition to Repeal Bill 5 are right to sound the alarm about what’s been done to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.
North Perth hosts Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night
LISTOWEL - A drop-in Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Night was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Oct. 22 for families and community members.
Dry hydrant installed at Fordwich gravel pit
HOWICK - At its Oct. 21 meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner about the recent installation of a dry hydrant in Fordwich.
Grey County Council passes a motion opposing provincial ban on speed cameras
OWEN SOUND - Premier Doug Ford’s government has tabled legislation that would ban speed cameras, as part of a bill aimed at reducing red tape. Ford has called use of the cameras a “cash grab” for municipalities.
Bluewater school board reviews Indigenous land-based program and new mathematics learning strategy
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board met on Oct. 21 to discuss Indigenous education initiatives, the Mathematics Achievement Action Plan and several governance and administrative updates.
OPP seek information on pickup truck stolen from property on Sideroad 25 N.
BROCKTON - On Oct. 20, South Bruce OPP received a report that a pickup truck had been stolen from a property on Sideroad 25 North, Brockton.
Council approves North Perth Public Art Implementation Plan
LISTOWEL - The Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, Listowel Library, and Character Square are all locations listed in the newly approved North Perth Public Art Implementation Plan.
Cyclones take one victory, one loss in weekend action
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones hosted two games over the weekend at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Are the Salem Witch Trials reoccurring?
A typical go-to Halloween costume - whether it’s a last-minute decision or a lack of better options - is a witch. It’s not just a classic costume; it’s a statement to the world that the costume-wearer is proud to be a unique individual with differing opinions or skills from societal norms.
Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 30 Turnbacks
From Oct. 28, 1987
North Perth seeking public input regarding new water storage for local communities
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth issued a notice on Oct. 23, 2025 announcing the initiation of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for additional water storage.
Blue Jays fan’s license plates bring back memories of earlier wins
LISTOWEL - The Toronto Blue Jays reaching the World Series for the first time in decades has brought back a flood of memories for those who remember the MLB club’s championships in 1992 and 1993.
