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How to prepare for tornadoes: warning signs and how to respond

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Did you know that Canada experiences on average around 50 tornadoes per year? Canadians see more tornadoes than any other country in the world, except for the United States.

Tipi of Huron-Perth open house set for Aug. 24 at Gowanstown

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Tipi of Huron-Perth is hosting an open ‘tipi’ event on Aug. 24, and the community is invited to to see the new addition to the area.

Charges laid in child luring investigation

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit charged a Cambridge resident with six criminal offences following a March, 2024 child luring investigation, a police report reads. 

Kregar appointed North Huron Fire Chief DeVries to be Deputy Fire Chief

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Chad Kegar will become the permanent Director of Fire & Emergency Management (Fire Chief) of North Huron beginning Oct. 1.

Some drivers are using Concession 2 to avoid Durham Street bridge construction area

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

One of the benefits of the county’s decision to repair the Durham Street bridge, rather than replace it, was eliminating the need for a detour.

Bruce Power to match donations to Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by Alberta wildfires

Submitted August 15, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

We’ve all seen the news of the devastating Alberta wildfires over the past weeks, including the destruction and evacuation of the popular tourist town of Jasper.

Turnbacks; Walkerton Herald-Times August, 2024

Submitted August 15, 2024Columns, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

August 21, 1991 – Walkerton would grow by 1000 if all subdivision developed; – White sugar…

Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s host beautiful sunflower field

Pauline Kerr August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The field is a popular fundraiser for the Optimists.

RIDE programs result in two arrests

Submitted August 15, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

RIDE programs in the area have resulted in two arrests.

Bluevale’s 170th Homecoming proves a small community has the biggest heart

Cory Bilyea August 15, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Bluevale’s 170th Homecoming 2024 was held on Aug. 9, 10, and 11, with family and friends gathering in the small community with a big heart.

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TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – It was with gratitude to those who gave their lives so we might live, that…

Nominations open for King Charles III Coronation Medals

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the opening of nominations for King Charles III Coronation Medals.

Five South Bruce students awarded bursaries

Submitted August 15, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times

Five local youth have been awarded the South Bruce Post-Secondary Student Bursary, providing each student $1,000 in support of their educational pursuits.

Stratford General Hospital Foundation asked Perth County to pledge $500,000

Kelsey Bent August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Co-chairs of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” Rick Orr and Paul Roulston asked Perth County Council to pledge $500,000 in an Aug. 1 delegation.

Listowel Banner: Year-end baseball tournament wins

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Listowel 9U WOBA The Listowel 9U WOBA Team #1 travelled to Mitchell over the weekend from August…

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

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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.

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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.

Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan

By Cory Bilyea

Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).

County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million

By Kelsey Bent

Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting. 

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