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Costume ‘Pawty” fundraiser held for North Perth Dog Park

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Dog Park Committee held a costume “pawty” and walk on Oct. 18 at Listowel Kinsmen Park.

Styrofoam added to local recyclable list

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.

Elmwood Community Centre funding request part of budget discussion at Oct. 14 meeting

Pauline Kerr October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Elmwood Community Centre board presented its capital budget request for 2026 during the Oct. 14 meeting of Brockton council.

Intermediate girls soccer tournament held at Elma Township Public School

Nicole Beswitherick October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

ATWOOD - Elma Township Public School hosted an Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament on Oct. 15.

Perth County takes first look at 2026 stewardship program, Ehgoetz questions approval process

Kelsey Bent October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural

STRATFORD - In two reports from Resiliency and Stewardship Coordinator Hannah Cann, the outline for the 2026 stewardship program as well as the 2025 intake results were presented to Perth County Council on Oct. 16. However, Coun. Rhonda Ehgoetz (Perth East) wanted to discuss the continuation of the

Police seeking information on hit and run collision

Submitted October 23, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH - Police are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and cyclist in Huron County on Oct. 15, just after 8 p.m.

Crokinole action in Teeswater

Submitted October 23, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER - Crokinole action at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15 was very brisk. Fast boards result in very competitive shooting.

Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments

Midwestern Newspapers October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Oct. 13, 2025 U16A – Bruce Grey Bulls (4) at Southeast Surge (3) Oct. 14, 2025 U11B – Southeast…

Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments

Denny Scott October 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.

Ironmen, Patriots down Capitals in PJHL action over weekend

Denny Scott October 23, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

After posting its first win of the season, the Walkerton Capitals squad were unable to recreate that success over the weekend, dropping games to Wingham and Mount Forest.

CUPW rotating strikes begin in Listowel, Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers October 22, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

LISTOWEL/WINGHAM - On Oct. 22, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was seen striking in front of the post offices in Listowel and Wingham. 

Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.

Midwest 49ers have good season start despite challenges

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Walkerton Herald-Times

The Midwest 49ers minor hockey association has come together for some impressive hockey this year, winning a number of early-season tournaments.

Capitals earn first win of season, down K

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals squad has scored its first victory of the season, downing the Kincardine Bulldogs 4-2 in Walkerton on Friday night.

‘I Am Huron’ awards recognize newcomers, immigrants in county

Denny Scott October 16, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Two business owners in Wingham were recently recognized through the I Am Huron awards, which honours immigrants and newcomers for making a difference in their communities.

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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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