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News

Elma baseball teams bring home medals from weekend tournaments

Submitted July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Various teams traveled for baseball tournaments over the weekend.

New victim interview room opens in Listowel with a focus on comfort, safety and accessibility

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

A new victim interview room has opened in the Municipality of North Perth building at 330 Wallace Avenue North. 

North Huron joins Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Township of North Huron has joined the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC), becoming the newest partner in the growing and dynamic sector dedicated to promoting and supporting the research, investment opportunities, development, and production of isotopes.

Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel. 

North Perth officially appoints new CBO

Kelsey Bent July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council unanimously passed a bylaw at its July 8 meeting to officially appoint Sally McMullen as the Chief Building Official (CBO) for the Municipality of North Perth.

Integrity commissioner finds Kellum did not have conflict of interest

Kelsey Bent July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A report by Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of North Perth, dated July 2, 2024, found Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The report stemmed from a complaint made by Ron Scott.

Please think before you speak

Cory Bilyea July 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I got into journalism in 2019 after many years of reading, watching, and hearing the majority of Canada’s and the United States’ mainstream media repeatedly get it wrong when reporting on Indigenous People.

Mildmay subdivision project discussed by South Bruce council

Emily Bowen July 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council here recommended the adoption of an Official Plan (OP) amendment during the July 9 meeting, the proposed project including several new residential units. 

Time to end the code of silence

Pauline Kerr July 18, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

It took the police over two weeks to release information that most people who had heard or seen the news report had already figured out. The killer of a woman and her two children in Harrow, Ont., was the woman’s husband and the children’s father. The Walsh family died of gunshot wounds, the man’s s

Council removes holding on Listowel mobile home community expansion

Kelsey Bent July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council agreed to remove a holding provision, thus allowing the expansion of the Listowel mobile home community at its July 8 council meeting.

Saugeen Municipal Airport – record crowd at ‘Kids Fly SMA’ day

Mo Hanif July 18, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Municipal Airport held its annual Kids Fly SMA event on June 22.

Dinner over the Yokasippi River brings history to life

Pauline Kerr July 18, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The motto of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association is “Bringing History Alive” and they certainly live up to that, even when they hold a gala fundraising dinner.

Repairs planned on Bruce Road 6 bridge

Midwestern Newspapers July 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bridge rehabilitation repairs will be taking place at Fischer Bridge on Bruce Road 6, between Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 12, east of Teeswater later this month. 

Brockton mayor looks forward to this Friday’s Streetfest

Kelsey Bent July 18, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview after the July 9 council meeting that he finds county staff’s stand on a planning matter, “weird.”

Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon

Pauline Kerr July 18, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

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Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

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

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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