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Walkerton District Community School students enjoy monster march

Emily Bowen November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton District Community School was filled with marching monsters and other fun characters for the Halloween parade on Oct. 31.

Legion Poppy Fund supports veterans, special projects

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Poppy and Remembrance are busy times at Walkerton Legion Branch 102, as it is with every other Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.  

Enbridge Gas teams up with North Perth Fire Department to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero

Submitted November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Enbridge Gas Ontario, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the North Perth Fire Department recently announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Bold action needed to tackle housing crisis

Sylvia Schutten November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor: I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind.

Howick applying for grant, hoping to install generator switches at local community centres

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Fire Chief and Manager of Development and Protective Services Josh Kestner came to council here on Oct. 21 to ask for approval for staff to apply under the 2025 Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness  Grant (CEPG) program.

Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 6 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers November 6, 2025Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From November 2, 1988.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

Nicole Beswitherick November 6, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

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.

Carney speaks about making bail more difficult to get

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

There has long been a call to make it more difficult to get bail; Canada’s prime minister has apparently heard the call. He recently said that bail rules will be getting tougher for those arrested for serious crimes.

Avon-Maitland board of trustees hears second delegation pleading for board-run before, after school program

Kelsey Bent November 6, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

SEAFORTH - Two delegates, armed with a petition containing 450 signatures, pleaded for  the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) to establish board-run before and after-school programs at the Oct. 28 meeting.

Official opening of Saugeen Artists Guild store

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the Saugeen Artists Guild store on Nov 1.

Mill Pond Gallery hosts event honouring soldiers from Cargill and area who served in First and Second World Wars

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - In a community like Cargill, everyone knew the heroes who signed up during the First and Second World Wars – who served overseas, who came back, and who made the ultimate sacrifice. The letters they wrote were treasured and passed from family to family; news about them was shared.

Found slouched behind wheel, area resident charged with impaired, dangerous driving

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - On Oct. 26, South Bruce OPP received a call about a traffic hazard on Sideroad 30, south of Chesley.

Conservation authority board discusses update on frazil ice

Pauline Kerr November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - As winter approaches, concerns are once again arising about the possibility of frazil ice causing problems in Durham.

Saugeen Conservation meeting on regulated area mapping changes draws 100 people

Submitted November 6, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-KINLOSS - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) held a public information meeting on Oct. 3 to present proposed updates to regulated area mapping for portions of Huron-Kinloss.

Halloween at Brucelea Haven

Emily Bowen November 6, 2025News

A lively time was had at Brucelea Haven on Oct. 31.

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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).

See all Wingham area articles.

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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