North Huron’s new strong mayor system got its first real test on Friday, Dec. 12, as Reeve Paul Heffer’s 2026 draft budget, featuring a 3.89 per cent property tax levy increase, was formally unveiled and quickly cleared its initial hurdle.
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Don Messer’s Jubilee was long-time CBC staple
The popularity of the Blyth Festival’s 2025 production of Radio Town: The Doc Cruickshank Story, which ran on the theatre’s main stage this past summer has fueled a local wave of nostalgia about old-time television and radio among those who have seen the show (or wished they had).
Howick Intimate Partner Violence case results in nine charges for individual
A 45-year-old individual from Howick has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with IPV.
U13-1 squad claims two tournament titles, completes successful food drive
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones U13-1 team are celebrating their win at the recent Bob Beaumont Tournament in Parry Sound Tournament and the success of a food drive hosted by the local team.
Flu season starts early, reaches high levels in Huron-Perth
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its last meeting of 2025 via Zoom on Dec. 12.
Tiny Christmas village brings big holiday cheer to Riverview
LISTOWEL – It takes a village to create a village and for one family, the importance of sharing…
Wicked weather weaves a winter wonderland
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South Bruce Economic Development update
2025 was a busy year for economic development, according to South Bruce Economic Development Officer Rhonda Niesen.
Snowmobile trails are up, groomed and ready for action
PERTH COUNTY - For local snowmobile enthusiasts in the Perth-Waterloo and Oxford county areas, the groomed snowmobile trails are again ready for action.
Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region
PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.
Howick executes agreement for 2026 snow removal
HOWICK - Council here authorized two agreements at its Dec. 9 meeting as part of winter maintenance for 2026.
Food Bank donation from Batte Meats
150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Hanover hospital making changes to registration location and wayfinding
HANOVER – Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) is taking steps to improve patient experience and navigation by implementing two separate projects set to launch together on Dec. 18.
Collision with tractor leads to charge
PERTH EAST - One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and farm tractor in the Perth East, a police report states.
Peabody honoured for 25 years of municipal service
WALKERTON - “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years,” said Mayor Chris Peabody at the Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council.
