HOWICK - At its most recent meeting, council here heard a delegation from resident Rob Kienapple regarding the township’s zoning bylaw housekeeping amendment – which failed to gain approval at the March 10 meeting.
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SVCA presents report to Brockton on 20 years of water quality data
WALKERTON - Emily Williamson, Saugeen Conservation water quality technician, made a presentation to Brockton Council on March 24 about SVCA’s water quality program.
North Perth Council reduces affordable housing commitment to 15 years, maintains funding
LISTOWEL - A 15-year commitment to affordable housing will be expected for anyone planning to create an additional residential unit on their property and applying for funding from North Perth. This reduction from a 20-year commitment received council approval last week.
Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation
PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.
Grey County Choir returns to Formosa church for Bach’s St. John Passion
FORMOSA - How a Bavarian king and a Grey County farmer made it possible for music lovers to have access to the most remarkable concert hall: the Immaculate Conception Church in Formosa.
Council not proceeding with day care centre in Howick Township
HOWICK - Council has agreed not to proceed with the construction of a day care facility in the township at this time.
North Perth approves mayor’s budget amendment to include OPP, Maitland Valley
LISTOWEL - Following North Perth Council’s endorsement on March 23, 2026, the Mayor’s 2026 Budget was amended in correlation with the strong mayor powers framework.
Walkerton Herald-Times April 2 Turnbacks
From April 5, 1989
Stress can take a tragic toll
The recent tragedy at La Guardia raised questions, as yet unanswered, about the safety of air travel, primarily, if there were enough air traffic controllers on duty there the night of the collision between plane and fire truck.
Hospital shares workforce survey results
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) has shared results of its 2025–26 Global Workforce Survey.
Bruce County Public Library hosts series on wills and power of attorney
BRUCE COUNTY - The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is offering an informative three-part series to help adults improve their understanding of wills and powers of attorney.
Central Perth U13 Predators win third gold of the season in Exeter
EXETER - The Central Perth U13 boys had an excellent end to their season according to team representatives, as the squad secured the gold at the 2026 DQ Challenge Tournament in South Huron.
Walking together: Bridging two worlds to protect one landscape
HURON COUNTY - Members of Neyaashiinigmiing’s Bagida’waad Alliance joined staff and volunteers from Maitland Conservation for a muddy spring walk on Mar. 26, using bird migration, the history of local trees and changing waters as starting points for collaboration, reconciliation and sharing care fo
Artist gives new life to old ties
HANOVER - Melissa MacKenzie is an artist whose medium is … ties.
Five local teams heading to OMHA finals after WOAA victories
LUCKNOW - The West Coast Whitecaps U13A squad claimed the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) banner over the weekend, downing the Southeast Surge in a home game at the Lucknow arena.
