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News

Wescast says Wingham foundry will not close, Unifor not taking the company’s claims on faith

Mike Wilson June 14, 2023Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Unifor is calling a recent claim by Wescast Industries dubious.

Bruce County fire chiefs lift county-wide fire ban

Midwestern Newspapers June 13, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s fire chiefs have lifted the county-wide total fire ban that was put I place on June 8.

Police investigating crash between ATV, pick-up truck in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Police have closed a portion of Line 87 in North Perth to investigate a crash between an ATV and a pick-up truck.

Special air quality statement ended for Grey-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers June 9, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Environment and Climate Change Canada has ended the special air quality statement for Grey-Bruce.

Total fire ban in effect for Bruce County

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s fire chiefs have declared a total fire ban on all open-air burning, including campfires, effectively immediately.

North Perth resident charged with luring youth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual offence investigation that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

PC Connect launches new library bus passes

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.

Public health shares air quality statement for Huron-Perth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a special air quality statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron-Perth.

Rothwell CBO motion passes unanimously

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Councillor Allan Rothwell’s motion regarding building officials was brought to the North Perth council table again after a nearly three-week long break between meetings.

Community Living celebrates with #ITookABreak23

Submitted June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

May was Community Living Month in Ontario, and on May 31, the organization celebrated with #ITookABreak23. Throughout the month of May, Community Living associations across the province celebrated Community Living Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rights, choices and inclusion for people

Monkton comms tower receives support in public consultation

Melissa Dunphy June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The proposed telecommunications tower for Monkton was discussed at North Perth council’s June 5 meeting, where staff returned to council with the two comments they received during the consultation phase of the project.

Elma TPS hosts track and field meet

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

Elma Township Public School conducted its track and field day on May 31, holding all aspects of track events across multiple divisions.

Legionnaires, Hitmen play to entertaining draw

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

While it would have been interesting to see how things played out over another inning, no doubt both the Listowel Legionnaires and Hanover Hitmen were satisfied with the result of what was a closely-contested Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League tilt on June 2.

Listowel Baptist Church disperses garage sale funds

Submitted June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The Listowel Baptist Church’s garage sale on May 19-20 yielded almost $30,000, which was split four ways ($7,454.80) and given to local organizations in Listowel.

Atwood firefighters feed hundreds at breakfast

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Atwood and the surrounding community once again turned out in droves for the Atwood station of the North Perth Fire Department’s annual breakfast on June 4.

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Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

See all Listowel area articles.

2025 Walkerton Herald-Times Year in Review July – Sept

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

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

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

By Rachel Hammermueller

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

‘Patients first’ says LWHA CEO on request for partial use of hospital parking lot

By Cory Bilyea

What began as a routine request for temporary parking lot space has turned into a debate over who should shoulder the inconvenience of Wingham’s water tower project, as the local hospital’s CEO defends keeping spaces for patients while leaving the door open to a smaller, shorter‑term compromise.

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

By Rachel Hammermueller

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

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