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Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board endorses planning permits for September

Pauline Kerr October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors endorsed the issuing of 39 permits by the environmental planning and regulations department between Aug. 25 and Sept. 25 – but not without lengthy discussion.

Business Excellence Awards celebrate meaningful change in North Perth

Submitted October 30, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL - Over 140 guests gathered at Parkview Gardens for the annual Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.

Walk for Wenjack inspires reconciliation efforts across Bruce County

Emily Bowen October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Community members gathered at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21 for the Walkerton Walk for Wenjack, one of many events of its kind supporting the Downie-Wenjack Fund (DWF) and raising awareness of the impacts of residential schools.

Legion Poppy Fund helps veterans, local hospitals and cadet corps

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Editor’s Note: An incorrect version of this article appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the Listowel Banner. Please see below for the correct version.

History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County

Cindy J. Sinko October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…

Ceramic poppy garden continues to grow at Walkerton Legion

Emily Bowen October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - A ceramic garden continues to grow with hand-made poppies, created by community members and set up for display in the Walkerton Legion.

Bruce paramedics receive exemplary service medals

Submitted October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BRUCE COUNTY - Two Bruce County paramedics are among 130 recently awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. The award recipients come from 37 of Ontario’s  57 paramedic services.

Listowel Banner turnbacks: Oct. 30, 2025

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The North Perth Fire Combat Team now officially stands with the best of the…

Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club supports The Bridge Learning Centre

Submitted October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Mildmay-Carrick Optimist Club is a proud supporter of The Bridge Learning Centre ,Walkerton. A press release notes the centre operators believe in “unlocking the full potential of every child through personalized education, tailored to their unique learning needs.

Walkerton Senior cards

Submitted October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Seniors enjoyed euchre at the library in Walkerton on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Battle of the Badges raises $2,475 for Huron-Perth Victim Services

Submitted October 30, 2025News

PERTH EAST - The Perth County OPP in partnership with the Perth County Mutual Firefighters hosted a charity hockey game on Oct. 19.

Perth paramedics receive medals for exemplary service

Submitted October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - Five Perth County paramedics are among 130 recently awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.

Knox Presbyterian church donates to foodbank

Submitted October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

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

Avian influenza found in deceased geese in Mitchell, wetlands and trails reopened

Nicole Beswitherick October 30, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD – At its Oct. 10 Board of Health meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical…

Chepstow Young at Heart card scores

Submitted October 30, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - Scores for Monday October 20 for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo game at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall.

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Select Your Region

Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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