The Wingham BU18 squad posted a 4-3 win over the Kitchener TFC Rep U17 Boys Club on Wednesday, August 6, marking their second-last season game of the year before falling 2-0 to the Kitchener TFC Rep U18 Boys in the year-end semi-finals.
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One fatality following motorcycle and vehicle collision Aug. 12 in North Perth
One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth, a police report states.
North Perth firefighters visit library for special afternoon of emergency awareness
Firefighter Regan O’Brien and Fire Prevention Officer Scott Wolske demonstrated all the equipment firefighters use when they gear up quickly for a call.
Morris-Turnberry approves Simply Voting for 2026 elections at higher cost
At their July 22 meeting, council here discussed an earler decision to ultimately approve Simply Voting service for internet and telephone voting for the next year’s municipal and school board elections.
Morris-Turnberry hears plan to manage assets, close funding gaps over next decade
Council here adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry during their July 22 council meeting, a requirement from the province.
North Huron achieves compliance with emergency management requirements
The Township of North Huron has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to emergency preparedness, having successfully met all 13 program elements required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for 2024.
Morris-Turnberry considers health and safety updates, funding
Through Ontario’s Workplace Safety anbd Insurance Board (WSIB) Health and Safety Excellence Program, the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry has received $20,000 to date for completing topical health and safety courses.
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinics return to region
Blyth Veterinary Services and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) are once again partnering to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics.
Stay alert on weather, road conditions during summer, OPP say
Due to widespread weather-related incidents including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the OPP is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates.
North Huron Council amends cemetery fees following BAO guidance error
North Huron Council approved an amendment to the care and maintenance portion of the cemetery fees.
North Perth Council selects contractor for Monument Road culvert project
LISTOWEL - Monument Road (Line 75) west of Atwood will be under construction for the replacement of a culvert located approximately 0.75km west of the landfill road (Road 166).
Economy needs support, but ‘not at expense of health care’
GREY-BRUCE - When Canada’s premiers held a three-day conference in Muskoka July 21-23 to discuss tariffs, the economy and health care, there was a parallel conference nearby – Ontario Health Coalition and their counterparts from other provinces, labour leaders and Indigenous groups.
North Perth applies for funding to fill transit gap left by PC Connect Rural Route
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council supported an application for funding to create a public transit route linking Listowel, Mitchell and Stratford at its July 21 meeting.
Perth County dairy farmers enjoy being fishermen for a day
PERTH COUNTY - Nine Perth County area fishermen took to Lake Ontario for some angling last week including four from the Listowel area, three from north of St. Marys, one veterinarian from the Sebringville area and one farmer from the Shakespeare area.
Listowel 150th parade features local business, groups
To help celebrate the Listowel 150th celebration, organizers hosted a parade on Saturday, Aug. 2. Attendees included local dignitaries like municipal, provincial and federal politicians, regional fair ambassadors and, of course, local business and groups showing off their community spirit with float
