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You need a life jacket to operate a paddleboard? Police say yes

Pauline Kerr June 6, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Officers aboard the Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit vessel patrolling Miller Lake in Northern Bruce Peninsula observed a paddleboarder without required safety equipment.

North Huron council approves two backup generator tenders; Wingham

Cory Bilyea June 6, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

NORTH HURON—Safety measures during power outages in Wingham will be bolstered with the installation of backup generators at two key locations.

Morris-Turnberry deems dog vicious

Melissa Dunphy June 6, 2024News

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – The municipality of Morris-Turnberry has recently deemed a dog in Belgrave vicious after it attacked two other dogs, on separate occasions while  at large.

Chepstow Lions Club donate funds to various causes

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chepstow Lions Club donated funds to various causes on behalf of a dedicated group of volunteers…

Council approves purchase of a new tractor, arena rubber flooring, Atwood playground

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH – Council approved the purchase of one new tractor with a cab, to be located at the…

Huron County Library hosts TD Summer Reading, invites young readers to join

Submitted June 6, 2024Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY – The Huron County Library is hosting the TD Summer Reading Club this summer and invites young readers to join the club.

Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program

Submitted May 30, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.

Investment dollars fleeing Canada

Frank Stronach May 30, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Investors, it seems, are increasingly losing confidence in Canada and putting their money elsewhere. 

Crochet for a purpose: local hobbyist honours inspirational women

Rachel Hammermueller May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

NORTH PERTH - This past winter, Bev Raycraft was bored.

Natural remedies for a natural life

Bob Murray May 30, 2024Columns, Wingham Advance Times

My television, through its advertising, continually recommends special pills, creams, etc., to cure all remedies. I don’t believe these advertisements.

FoodCycler program denied by Brockton council for another year

Emily Bowen May 30, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton council at its May 21 meeting decided to once again refrain from participating in the  FoodCyler pilot program, which is an initiative that aims to reduce waste going into landfill.

Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation

Cory Bilyea May 30, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST

Wingham Townhall Theatre agreement reached; BIA awaits MOU from township

Cory Bilyea May 30, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Township of North Huron have reached a provisional agreement regarding the day-to-day operations of the Wingham Townhall Theatre, according to BIA Chair Dave Tiffin.

Business owners lament building permit issues, CBO offers explanations

Kelsey Bent May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Three local businesses claim the municipality’s building department has let them down resulting in negative  impacts to the their businesses, which they say cost them thousands of dollars.

Midwestern Newspapers Turnbacks – May 30, 2024

Melissa Dunphy May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times

2014 – Marijuana enforcement is a high priority for local OPP, as medical marijuana operations and prescriptions are on the rise and concerns about how the drug will impact operations. 

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St. Patrick’s Day in Perth County 1926

St. Patrick’s Day has long been marked across Perth County, and 1926 was no exception. That…

Workshop helps farmers bring conservation projects to life

MITCHELL - People across the Maitland, Ausable Bayfield, and Upper Thames River watersheds are invited to attend the Farmer and Rural Landowner workshop at the Crystal Palace in Mitchell on March 26.

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Brockton celebrates Irish Heritage Month

WALKERTON - Mary Foley, owner and director of Celtic Academy Canada, has been on a mission to ensure her heritage, and that of an estimated 4.6 million other Canadians, is properly celebrated.

Skaters across the region show their talent at WFSC Challenge and Cheer competition in Belmore

BELMORE - After needing to reschedule due to weather conditions, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) finally held its annual Challenge and Cheer competition at the Belmore Community Centre on March 7. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Skating with the Stars in Wingham

Wingham Skating Club’s year-end showcase captured on camera.

Fordwich men’s slow pitch tournament returning

HOWICK - The Fordwich Community Parks Association will be holding its annual Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on May 22 to 24, 2026.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

North Perth Council seeks alternatives for safe student crossing at LDSS

By Kelsey Bent

Grade 7 and 8 students will be attending Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in September 2026, and they will require a play area for recess. The suggested location for the play area is across the road from the school on Maitland Avenue South, between Main Street East and Clayton Street East,

Brockton celebrates Irish Heritage Month

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Mary Foley, owner and director of Celtic Academy Canada, has been on a mission to ensure her heritage, and that of an estimated 4.6 million other Canadians, is properly celebrated.

Skaters across the region show their talent at WFSC Challenge and Cheer competition in Belmore

By Emily Bowen

BELMORE - After needing to reschedule due to weather conditions, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) finally held its annual Challenge and Cheer competition at the Belmore Community Centre on March 7. 

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