CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) opened its Nov. 18 meeting with a reflection honouring the John Diefenbaker Senior School community where three students recently died and another is recovering following a tragic incident.
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Mitchell Graduate shares story at anti-hate conference
LISTOWEL - A graduate’s story of perseverance, positivity, and curiosity was shared as encouragement for local students at the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Anti-Hate Conference on Nov. 12.
First mayor’s budget proposes 6.61% tax increase
LISTOWEL - The first proposed mayor’s budget for North Perth includes a property tax increase of 6.61 per cent, equal to about $161 per year, or $13 per month, for a median assessed residential household ($271,000).
Council defers decision on sale of Perth Meadows
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council deferred a decision on transferring Perth Meadows to United Way Perth Hurons’ non-profit housing organization United Housing for $1, until its next meeting.
In Line Family Chiropractic holds 20th annual Toys for Tots program
WALKERTON - “Our hearts are full. Thank you, Walkerton! A huge, heartfelt thank-you to everyone who stopped by our sleigh at the municipality of Brockton’s Hometown Christmas Market last week,” officials of Inline Family Chiropractic state.
Walkerton Seniors cards
WALKERTON - Euchre and solo were enjoyed at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Friday, Nov. 21.
Construction worker air-lifted to hospital following collision near Underwood
KINCARDINE - Emergency services responded after a construction worker was struck by a passenger vehicle on Highway 21, in the area of Underwood, on Monday, Nov. 24, at approximately 5:19 p.m.
Thousands of Nativities – artistic arrangements of all shapes and sizes on display
WALKERTON - Thousands of Nativities, from paper displays to handcarved and sculpted models, filled the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints starting Nov. 20 for the annual Christmas time event.
Attendance record broken at Chepstow cards
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart euchre and solo on Monday Nov. 24, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall, featured a new record for attendance.
Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army Listowel launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 22.
Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.
New Hanover water tower
HANOVER - The new Hanover water tower located at the south end of town near Hanover and District Hospital is now up, and can be seen for miles.
REVIEW: Sing! Show Chorus makes the season ‘merry and bright’ with four sold-out performances
WALKERTON - The Sing! Show Chorus presented Sing! this Christmas to four full houses Nov. 20-23.
Ribfest proposed in Brockton
WALKERTON - It may be “beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” at least, according to the Brockton council agenda of Nov. 25, but plans are already underway to add an event to what promises to be a busy, fun summer in 2026.
Provincial announcement influences SVCA draft budget
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors passed the 2026 draft budget, with only a 1.57 per cent increase to the municipal apportionment (levy). This was accomplished by using reserves, amid concerns about what will happen to the reserves with regionalization.
