Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey action for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.
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Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring
Municipal leaders and conservation experts are warning the restructuring of conservation authorities (CAs) outlined in provincial Bill 68 could jeopardize decades of successful watershed management, reduce local governance and impose significant financial burdens on municipalities.
Maitland Conservation adopts 2026 work plan
Maitland Conservation (MC) board members approved their 2026 work plan and budget despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from the province’s plan to amalgamate conservation authorities (CAs).
County capital budget to drain reserves down to $1 million
Thirty-three projects totalling $9.6 million were approved for tender in the 2026 Perth County capital budget. The next part of the budget, the draft operating budget, is slated to be presented at the Jan. 22 Perth County Council meeting.
North Perth declares Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
North Perth Council joined 107 other municipalities across the province in declaring Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic, following West Perth in 2025, and Stratford in 2023.
Memories of Wingham: John Congram remembers ‘Pleasure Avenue’
Though John Congram has not lived in Wingham for many years, he still vividly recalls his connection with the town so many years ago.
Search warrant yields imitation firearms, illegal drugs; several snowmobile drivers charged with offences
One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant in the Municipality of West Perth.
Howick Fire Department to replace utility vehicle
Council here approved up to $45,000 from the fire reserve to go toward a used replacement vehicle and associated setup costs for the Howick Fire Department.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance accredited with exemplary standing
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has been awarded “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” by Accreditation Canada, following an on-site survey conducted in November 2025.
Council seeks discussion with hospital officials over use of parking area for standpipe project
After learning that the Wingham and District Hospital board has rejected a request for temporary laydown space in its parking lot, needed for the municipality’s standpipe project, North Huron council has directed staff to pursue a new approach.
New men’s counselling initiative focuses on prevention, support, access
Relevance to Perth and Huron Counties lies in the geographic circumstance.
Respiratory illness season in full swing
The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met for its first meeting of 2026 over ZOOM on Jan. 9.
Township to cut grass on north side of conservation area in Gorrie
Last month, council here discussed entering into a maintenance agreement with Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for grass cutting and trimming on the north side of the Gorrie Conservation Area property.
Local rink competes at provincial championships
Amanda Gebhardt’s Listowel-based rink participated in the 2026 Food and Farm Care Ontario Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships here from Jan. 4 to 8.
Cyclones earn victory over Maroons in shootout
The Listowel Cyclones, which are 10th in the Western Conference of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) travelled to London on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to go up against the London Nationals (5th in the Western Conference of the GOHL).
