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Canada loses its measles elimination status

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

They did it! The anti-vax crowd finally achieved what some folks suspect may have been their goal all along – to turn back the clock to a time when there was no one telling parents they had to get their kids vaccinated. 

Perth County urged to complete transportation master plan

Kelsey Bent November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - A peer review of Perth County’s Road Rationalization report suggests the county complete a transportation master plan, similar to the plan previously completed by North Perth last year.

Local artist turns home into gallery for a weekend display

Emily Bowen November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Beautiful bird carvings and vibrant paintings of winter scenes were only a few of the images on display during local artist Ellen Nelson’s art show on Nov. 15. 

Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies help United Way Perth-Huron

Submitted November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

HURON-PERTH - Tim Hortons is spreading kindness again with the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) benefits.

Bruce County Council reviews and endorses priorities in government relations agenda

Pauline Kerr November 20, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - In preparation for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, Jan. 18-20, 2026, county council reviewed and endorsed the ongoing government relations policy agenda.

Bulldogs edge out Capitals in overtime in PJHL action

Denny Scott November 20, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walker Capitals dropped a pair of games over the weekend, falling to the second-place Fergus Whalers and the sixth-place Kincardine Bulldogs.

Youth initiative lauded by board members

Denny Scott November 20, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – Members of the Huron County Economic Development Board expressed interest and…

County economic development switches focus to ‘influencer marketing’

Denny Scott November 20, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County will be focusing more on “influencer marketing” in the future, according to outgoing Director of Economic Development Vicki Lass.

Artifact tied to Wroxeter added to Huron County Museum collection

Denny Scott November 20, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH – The Huron County Museum’s collection team brought in one new item in September and…

Local teams compete at Silver Stick regional tournaments

Denny Scott November 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers reviews minor hockey results from around the area.

GWTG production Sugar Road romantic comedy with country flair

Submitted November 14, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Independent Plus, Local News

HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production will lead audiences down Sugar Road to a night of comedy, romance and music.

Morris-Turnberry supports call to reconsider conservation authority fee freeze

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Nov. 4, council here supported a resolution from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming calling on the Province of Ontario to reconsider its fee freeze mandate on conservation authorities (CA) and implement a funding framework to protect municipal taxpayers. 

Wingham youth wins first place in Golden Moments photo contest

Submitted November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Local youth Evan Becker has taken first place in the Under-18 category of One Care Home and Community Support Services’ Golden Moments Photo Contest, earning recognition for his photograph titled “Inner Silly.”

North Huron approves parkland dedication bylaw

Cory Bilyea November 13, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Staff at the Township of North Huron introduced an updated Parkland Dedication and Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Bylaw on Nov. 3.

Local postpartum doula offers holistic support for new parents

Cory Bilyea November 13, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

This hidden landscape of post-delivery life is part of local postpartum doula Alyssa Sampson’s focus.

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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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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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