St. John Ambulance’s medical first responders tested their skills during Regional Competition 2026 (Region One) held April 25 at the training centre in Hanover.
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Pinkerton road to remain closed until dam repaired
WALKERTON - Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton.
New health board taking shape
BRUCE-GREY - The new board of health for Grey and Bruce counties is taking shape, and preparing to hold its first meeting this spring.
County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees
WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.
Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition
COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.
Listowel youth wins poetry award
In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford.
Listowel welcoming new physician
LISTOWEL - Dr. Arooba Talat will be joining the Listowel Clinic Family Health Organization (FHO) as a family physician and will also support care through a regular rotation in the emergency department at Listowel Memorial Hospital, beginning July 1.
Roots Lawn & Landscape – curating your outdoor yard care needs
LISTOWEL – A new business has sprouted up just in time for spring. Roots Lawn & Landscape Co.…
Central Perth Minor Hockey has awards night
The Central Perth Minor Hockey awards night for the 2025/26 season was held on April 17.
North Perth Council approves proceeding with $18.7 million phase of North East development
LISTOWEL - What the mayor is calling the largest capital project of his time, received approval for a second phase from council on April 13.
Walkerton Hearald-Times Turnbacks from April 28, 1993
From April 28, 1993: – At present, the vacancy rate of apartments in Walkerton is excessive but…
Workshop planned for municipal election candidates
WALKERTON - Bruce County residents are invited to attend a Candidates’ Information Night for those considering running for Municipal Council in the 2026 municipal and school board election, to be held on October 26.
Howick not proceeding with BYO policy
Council will not be proceeding with the development of a municipal bylaw or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” at outdoor public events within the township at this time.
Huron-Perth Catholic District School board welcomes new Bishop for Diocese of London
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) representatives say the board joins the faithful across the Diocese of London in celebrating the announcement by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV
Celebrating Earth Day; a look at Arbor Day in the papers
As we move further into spring and temperatures rise, many people will be eager to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the sunshine or planning their gardens.
