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Large sinkhole stops traffic in Perth East

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

On March 28, the OPP closed Road 124, between Perth Road 119 and Line 61, just east of Brunner, to respond to a large sinkhole.

Battle of the Badges raises $3,500 for Victim Services

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and Huron County OPP laced up their skates for a good cause on Saturday, March 29, at the Wescast Community Complex.

Non-eligible unit recycling collection agreement reached

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Public Works Chip Wilson updated North Huron council on the non-eligible unit recycling collection plan, saying that an agreement had been reached, pending council approval.

41-year-old Huron East resident arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Huron East resident and the seizure of illegal drugs, a police report confirms. 

MVCA board request report investigating buying Canadian

Cory Bilyea April 3, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

During the regular Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) meeting in March, Chair Ed McGugan asked the board if they would like staff to develop a policy that prioritizes buying Canadian goods and services.

Local family walks to make Cystic Fibrosis history

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Brielle, as her mother describes her, has lots of energy, and is a “very spicy little girl.” Brielle also lives with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition which impairs the clearance of mucus from the lungs. 

A critical choice

Patrick Raftis April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Local News, News, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Up for another election?

McLean to run in Huron-Bruce for federal Green Party

Midwestern Newspapers April 3, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party. 

Submissions open for Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s ‘the rural queer agenda’ exhibit

Rachel Hammermueller April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is calling for submissions from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists for their curated exhibit ‘the rural queer agenda.’ 

The Sights and Sounds of Success

Submitted April 3, 2025Columns, Editorials, Wingham Advance Times

The arena is cleared of ice. Stoves, tables and the conveyor will be put in place The Belmore Maple…

Four recent thefts highlighted

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for assistance in solving the following thefts. 

Council members follow budget, keep pool closed for 2025 season

Denny Scott April 3, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce Council has decided to maintain the closure of the Teeswater and Mildmay Pools on Sunday after significant deliberation, with some council members saying the issue can be revisited during the next budget process.

Open house for North Perth school boundary review well attended

Kelsey Bent April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Offering a casual environment for members of the public to mingle with local principals, superintendents, trustees, staff and the consultants behind drafting the boundary review, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Boundary Review Committee hosted an open house at Listowel D

Listowel dentist awarded civilian honour for transforming dental care accessibility

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - Dr. Raj Khanuja, of Castlemore Dental in Listowel, was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship for his exceptional contributions to dental care accessibility, a press release states.

The ‘spring rush’ is on: gardening tips from 1925

Claire Drake - Stratford-Perth Archives April 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

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Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu

WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.

Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks

From Dec. 20, 1995

See all Walkerton area articles.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

By Submitted

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Coldest Night of the Year returns to Wingham in February

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is inviting residents of northern Huron to register for the fifth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk.

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