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Budget 2025: What it means for Huron County businesses

Submitted November 13, 2025Business, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 2025 Federal Budget arrived with a promise to tilt policy toward investment, productivity, and long-run growth.

CIP grant awarded to local business

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

The Council of the Township of North Huron has approved an $8,000 grant to support the expansion of Pick a Posie Vintage, a local business located at 345 Queen Street, Blyth.

Listowel Lions Club’s Dinner in the Dark shines light on need for dog guide program

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Attendees on Nov. 8 at Trinity United Church Hall ate dinner blindfolded to gain perspective for those living with visual impairment.

Atwood Remembrance Day ceremony a snowy event honouring local fallen

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

A sombre parade down Monument Road in Atwood opened the ceremony.

Homegrown Grocer fundraiser supports United Way’s work in North Huron

Submitted November 13, 2025Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Homegrown Grocer is teaming up with United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) to raise funds for UWPH’s local work, including the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC).

Order of Canada recipient Loreena McKennit performs in Listowel; North Perth honours local women of distinction

Rachel Hammermueller November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Blue Jeans & Bling appreciation night saw a packed crowd at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Nov. 8.

Perth traffic stop leads to multiple firearms and drug charges

Submitted November 13, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Perth County OPP have arrested two individuals on numerous charges following a traffic stop and seizure of firearms and drugs on St. George St. in Mitchell on Nov. 3. 

Wingham and area community gather to remember

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

community members gathered at the local cenotaph on Nov. 11 to remember the soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought and died for the cause of freedom.

Huron-Bruce municipalities receive increase in OMPF allocations

Submitted November 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Municipalities in Huron-Bruce will receive a total of $19,956,500 from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund in 2026. That’s an increase of $8,503,400 over the 2025 total OMPF allocation of 11,453,100 for riding municipalities.

Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of land to Hodgins Building Centre

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

Council here approved a motion to authorize the sale of municipality-owned lands to Hodgins Building Centre, a local business with locations in Wingham and Lucknow, at its Nov. 4 regular council meeting, part of the concluding steps to wrap up the sale that’s been in the works since the summer. 

North Huron celebrates community spirit with Volunteer Appreciation Night

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

The Township of North Huron celebrated community spirit on Nov. 5 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, with members of 33 different organizations attending this first-time event that highlighted the “heartbeat” of the community, its volunteers.

Ladies Day Out – The Power of Laughter has crowd in ‘well sewn’ stitches

Heather MacEwen November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – Huron Perth District Women’s Institute held their annual top fundraising event at…

Christmas preparations for Santa begin with ‘Snowflake Social’

Heather MacEwen November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, santa

LISTOWEL – Listowel Parkview Gardens hosted a ‘Snowflake Social’ on the evening of Nov. 7.…

The forgotten story of the Farmerettes – independent film We Lend a Hand plays at sold-out Norgan theatre

Heather MacEwen November 13, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

Documentary continues to draw large crowds as momentum grows throughout Canada

Local figure skater recognized by Walkerton for outstanding performances

Pauline Kerr November 13, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Josie Girodat, a member of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club, is presented with a certificate of recognition by Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.

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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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