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Catholic School Board announces new Superintendent of Education

Submitted December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON/PERTH - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Mr. Sean McDade, current Principal at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Goderich, has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Education, commencing Jan. 2025.

HPPH to annually commemorate Indigenous dates of significance

Nicole Beswitherick December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its recent Dec. 13 board meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) pulled a staff report out of the agenda for discussion.

Walkerton hospital foundation outlines new recognition program for SBGHC board members

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s executive director Brittany Hawkins and chair Sharon Kramer-Dales described a new way for proud families to recognize their newborn “stars” and to raise funds for the hospital.

Nineteenth annual Toys for Tots program a success once again

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - It is the season of giving, and the local community has shown how generous they can be!

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns for its 59th consecutive year

Submitted December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - The 59th annual Grey Bruce Farmers conference and tradeshow will be held at the Elmwood Community Centre between Jan. 8 to 14, 2025.

Naughty, nice or inexplicable

Patrick Raftis December 19, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.

Message to all who make Christmas merry and bright

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024Columns, Editorials, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.

Knitting Tree a warm success

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - Walkerton Herald-Times readers once again contributed their knitting and crocheting to making this Christmas a warm one for everyone in the community.

North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.

NII’s The Environment Project will provide information to help county prepare for future

Pauline Kerr December 19, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Stephanie Keating, the new director of environment for the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), made a presentation to Bruce County council at the Dec. 5 meeting on the Climate Project.

MPP Rae’s Growing Agritourism Act passes committee unanimously

Submitted December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

QUEEN’S PARK - On Dec. 16, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that his bill, the Growing Agritourism Act, 2024, passed third and final reading, and will receive Royal Assent next week.

Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.

Larsen & Shaw Ltd. donates stars for new recognition wall

Submitted December 19, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) has announced that  Larsen & Shaw has generously donated 1,300 stainless steel stars for the foundation’s new ‘Star is Born’ recognition  wall.

Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.

North Perth Fire Department called to Atwood house fire

Midwestern Newspapers December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

ATWOOD - The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) was called to a house fire on Bowman Court in Atwood on Dec. 13.

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

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2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

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.

Columnists

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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