From May 10, 1995: Jim Shields puts the new parking meter rates into the downtown meters.
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Maitland Conservation hosts floodplain mapping update public meeting in Wingham
WINGHAM – Maitland Conservation (MC) hosted a public meeting on May 7 in the Hot Stove Lounge at…
Bluewater school board moves ahead with new equity action plan for 2026 – 2029 rollout
CHESLEY - A new equity plan aimed at removing systemic barriers and strengthening inclusive practices across schools is set to take shape at the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), with trustees reviewing its early rollout during a May 5 governance standing committee meeting.
Howick to pull additional $20,000 from fire reserve for radio upgrades
HOWICK - The fire department here has been experiencing radio communication issues – both internally and externally – for some time, according to Fire Chief Josh Kestner.
Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South
LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.
The Royal Canadian Legion Celebrates 100 years
WALKERTON - The Royal Canadian Legion is 100 years old in 2026, and you could get the gift! Every Legion member has three chances to drive away in a brand-new Ford F-150 STX.
North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally
LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.
‘Steps That Give Back’ memorial walk honours Wingham’s Joey Havers
Local man’s sister urges others to get checked, undiagnosed heart disease strikes her brother at…
Regional summit to highlight community-led economic and community development
CLIFFORD - The Town of Minto has announced plans to host the Teeny Tiny Summit on Tuesday, May 26. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clifford Community Hall.
New sexual violence support guide for children and youth in Perth and Huron
PERTH-HURON - In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Week and Sexual Violence Prevention Month, education, local police services, and social service organizations across Huron and Perth Counties have come together to launch a new Huron Perth Child and Youth Sexual Violence Support Guide.
School bus driver charged following vehicle collision
HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.
Lucknow Kinsmen to host grand opening for new headquarters May 9
LUCKNOW - The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club have announced the public grand opening of the Kin Centre, its new 9,700-square foot headquarters will be May 9.
Municipal leaders mark April 28 – National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job at Hanover ceremony
HANOVER - The Grey Bruce Labour Council held the second of two local events marking the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job – or suffering ongoing psychological pain related to their work – in Hanover on April 28.
First Wingham Guiding unit hosts cleanup day
The First Wingham Guiding unit held a community cleanup for Earth Day on April 22.
Fireworks incident west of Atwood; police seeking information from public
TWOOD - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to incidents that took place during a large gathering of youths in Atwood on May 3.

