NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant at a property on Perth Road 178, near the border of Huron County.
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Council directs staff to limit Line Fences Act in urban North Perth
LISTOWEL – The Line Fences Act provides a framework for the resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties.
NPFD applies for funding for decontamination trailer
LISTOWEL – A decontamination trailer with a washroom and shower will further reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens and other contaminants.
‘Ride the Midwest’ raises $5,175 for Wingham hospital foundation
WINGHAM – Bradley Burton of Seaforth recently completed a four-day bicycle ride to support the…
Bruce County, SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting
WALKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.
Council approves Mildmay-Carrick complex roof repair
TEESWATER – South Bruce council has approved a $59,408 roof repair for the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Centre, choosing to fix an active leak while waiting to learn whether provincial funding will help pay for a larger roof replacement in the future.
Brockton plans to finish summer on a musical note with Music in the Park
WALKERTON – Music in the Park features an Open Mic event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Market Garden in Walkerton on Aug. 29.
OPP report increased violent crime, reductions in property crime, fraud
MONKTON – Violent crime has increased in Perth County in July, while police continued to see reductions in property crime, fraud and injury collisions.
Where do candidates stand on data centres
To the Editor: As Bruce County’s municipal election approaches, candidates should be asked to state clearly where they stand on large-scale data-centre development.
Local players gather to celebrate International Crokinole Day in style
CARGILL – Kevin McKague, owner of the Mill Pond Gallery, partnered with crokinole enthusiast Clare Kuepfer to hold a good, old-fashioned, fun crokinole tournament on International Crokinole Day, Aug. 20.
Wallace Avenue expropriation to cost over $1M
LISTOWEL - At the Aug. 24 North Perth council meeting, a price was approved for the expropriation of 925 Wallace Avenue North. Council previously discussed expropriating the property to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West – which is offset by 30 meters – at the Oc
IPM Committee announces winners of beautification contest categories
CARGILL – The winners of the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) Beautification Contest were unveiled Wednesday evening at the Beautification Awards Banquet in Cargill.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 27 Turnbacks
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Time to develop critical thinking
Parents are counting the days. So are retailers, especially those carrying this year’s back-to-school must-haves.
Bruce County library selected for International Laufey Book Club initiative
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is honoured to be selected as one of 50 library systems worldwide to participate in a special initiative with the Laufey Book Club.
