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North Perth responds to cybersecurity incident impacting systems

Submitted December 4, 2025Independent Plus, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth is looking into a cybersecurity incident discovered by  the municipality on Nov. 25.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

Walkerton Santa Claus parade lights up main street

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton Santa Claus Parade Saturday night, Nov. 29 had everything...

Council approves new agreement with GrantMatch

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - The matter of the GrantMatch agreement returned to council at the Nov. 25 meeting, and this time, the proposal was approved.

Community centre roof contract awarded

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Brockton council has awarded the contract for the Cargill community centre roof to H. Bye Construction Ltd., and has selected option two regarding the scope of the project.

Business park rezoning, Cargill development ‘excellent news’ for Brockton: Peabody

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Two public meetings held as required under the Planning Act at the Nov. 25 Brockton council meeting are what Mayor Chris Peabody described as “excellent news” for the community.

Mayor urges citizens to rebuild village and ‘Bring back the porch light’

Todd Kasenberg December 4, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

If you walk through town on a weeknight, you might notice something odd. The streets are largely…

How to make a mince meat pie the ‘olden days’ way

Betty Jo Belton December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This postcard from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives was originally sent to John Hayes in…

Hinsperger/Chisholm team tops at euchre

Submitted December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Seniors euchre at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Bruce County tackles growing problem of homeless encampments

Pauline Kerr December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - The issue of homelessness and encampments received extensive discussion during 2026 budget deliberations during the Nov. 30 meeting of council.

WDCS hosts Holiday Vendor Fair

Emily Bowen December 4, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The cafeteria at the Walkerton District Community School was packed with stalls for the Nov. 29 Holiday Vendor Fair, where local artisans offered crafts, food, jewelry, home decor and much more for sale.

North Perth to share concerns about conservation authorities consolidation

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council reviewed a letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) which shared a policy proposal of new boundaries for the consolidation local conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.

Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property

Nicole Beswitherick December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.

Gowanstown wedding barn prohibited use due to building code violations

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Owners of a converted bank barn have received an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) due to outstanding building permits and zoning amendments.

Perth County presents proposed changes to forest conservation bylaw, delegates ask that windbreaks not be included

Kelsey Bent December 4, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – North Perth Council was presented proposed changes to the Perth County Forest…

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Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts

LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…

Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025

LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area

BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …

The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Preparing for winter

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

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Editorial

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.

Coalition explores Bill 5 concerns through series

Bill 5 (Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act) continues to raise concerns around issues of…

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Preparing for winter

By Bob Murray

Fall (the season not ‘falling down’) is now over and winter will shortly be on us. My doctors tell me to work on my exercise program as well as increasing my muscle mass by exercising the quad muscles.

St. Pauls-Trinity Church holds annual Deck the Halls luncheon

By Cory Bilyea

St. Pauls-Trinity Church held its annual Deck the Halls luncheon, bake sale and gently used…

Dog issues persist in Morris-Turnberry

By Denny Scott

Dogs continue to be an issue for bylaw enforcement in Morris-Turnberry as Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston (who handles bylaw enforcement as well) reported two new complaints. 

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