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Bear-y good time at Teddy Bear Family Play Day

Cory Bilyea June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth EarlyON Child and Family Centre held its annual Teddy Bear Family Play Day on June 15 at Listowel Memorial Park. The well-attended event featured a variety of fun and interactive play zones including a rock climbing wall, inflatables, train rides and teddy bears.

Conners qualifies for Olympics

Midwestern Newspapers June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Local golf fans can watch their hometown hero Corey Conners represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.

GBPH notified of 15 opioid overdoses, one fatal overdose in 10 days

Submitted June 20, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is advising people who use unregulated street drugs to exercise extreme caution with each dose and follow critical harm reduction recommendations after receiving reports of additional suspected opioid overdoses, including one fatality, in the area.

World War Two Lancaster bomber pictured over Listowel

Submitted June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The restored World War Two Lancaster bomber flew over Listowel on its way to Goderich on June 14. The plane which had been in Godrich as a military monument was puchased in 1977 by Canada’s Warplane Museum and restored it to flying condition. These photos from the North Perth Chamber of Commerce Fac

812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds its 52nd annual review

Submitted June 20, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – The Saugeen Municipal Airport was the scene of 812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian…

Allegations, innuendo, suspicion hang over Parliament Hill

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The mere thought there has been foreign interference in Canada’s political process is shocking enough, but the notion there were MPs and/or senators who may have conspired with foreign governments like China and India leaves the average Canadian speechless.

Pictures of the Past: June 30, 1993

Submitted June 20, 2024Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

On June 30, 1993, over 100 Walkerton business cards were collected and presented to Walkerton, Indiana, officials.

Howick Council allowing four acres on Strong Farm to be severed

Nicole Beswitherick June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Lynda and Kent Strong of Howick were granted approval from council here to go forward with application C30-2024 and C31-2024 to build two residential lots for their adult children in “prime agricultural area” as the agenda states for its June 4 meeting.

June 20, 2024 turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers June 20, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times

2014 – MPP Randy Pettapiece was re-elected for his second term to a Liberal majority government. 

Peabody: Bruce County council to discuss motion on rural health care

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a busy week ahead, with back-to-back council meetings and numerous events including the Golf Fore Hospice fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice.

Arran-Elderslie honours volunteers as part of 25th anniversary celebration

Submitted June 20, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie presented volunteer service awards to 25 individuals and 17 organizations on June 8.

Howick Council to review bylaw on livestock in settlement areas

Nicole Beswitherick June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here stayed the order for Robert (Bob) Gibson and his daughter Connie Gibson to keep their 25 quails on their property in Fordwich, although it is currently a bylaw violation.

Listowel Tim Hortons donates $21,450 from Smile Cookie campaign proceeds to area school nutrition programs

Submitted June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Nine Tim Hortons across Huron and Perth counties raised funds for the Ontario Student Nutrition Program through participating in the annual Smile Cookie Campaign.

Milverton Fights Back returns for 21st year; raises over $18,500

Submitted June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Milverton Fights Back celebrated its 21st year June 8, once again fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society through an annual community-led event. 

Folmer Landscaping and Garden Centre hosted Springtime in the Gardens event

Pauline Kerr June 20, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Folmer Landscaping and Garden Centre hosted the Springtime in the Gardens event on…

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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).

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

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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