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Province increases Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding

Submitted November 6, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson was handing out treats on Oct. 31, announcing that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) would be increased by $50 million to a total of $600 million for next year.

Huron East resident fined $400,000 in woodlot destruction case

Denny Scott November 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron East resident, both as the director of a numbered company and as an individual, has been fined as a result of infractions against Huron County’s Forest Conservation Bylaw.

Historical society to hold second annual Fallfest

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham and Area Historical Society (WAHS) invites you to its second Fallfest at the Wingham Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Huron County’s EarlyOn program holds spooktacular Halloween parade in Wingham

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County’s EarlyOn program in Wingham held a spooktacular Halloween parade on Oct. 31,…

Fletcher accepts permanent job as treasurer

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

During the Nov. 3 regular council meeting, CAO Nelson Santos informed North Huron Council of upcoming changes in the finance department.

Decision on commercial recycling services deferred

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron Council has postponed a decision on commercial recycling services, deferring action on how local businesses will manage recyclable materials after the province’s policy changes take effect on January 1, 2026.

Changes to water, wastewater, recreation fees approved

Cory Bilyea November 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Director of Finance Annette Fletcher presented the 2026 draft Fees and Charges Bylaw to North Huron council on Nov. 3.

New AMDSB Trustee named for Stratford

Submitted November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) announced on Oct. 31 a new trustee for the Stratford area.

North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster

Jack Hovius November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Pieces of the Past, Rural

There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that?  Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.

Cyclones ride high, hit roadblock in last week’s games

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones travelled to the Pat Stapleton Arena on Oct. 30 to take on the Sarnia Legionnaires.

Two families touched by war

Jessica Carter November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay.  While…

Charles Jackson: Canadian soldier, Stratford resident

Betty Jo Belton November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…

Remembrance bridge display

Heather MacEwen November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Local baseball fan experiences the game of a lifetime

Heather MacEwen November 6, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

‘I would pay a million dollars to go through that again, Win or lose – it was the best experience I ever had in my life.’

Local crokinole players compete at tournament in Owen Sound

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Teeswater Town Hall was the gathering place for crokinole on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

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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.

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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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