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Brockton driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers January 5, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have charged a Brockton man with impaired driving.

Bruce County completes capital road, bridge projects in 2021

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In the final meeting of 2021, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee reviewed a report on capital projects for the year.

Hospital situation still not resolved as Brockton deals with new COVID measures

Pauline Kerr January 5, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody met Tuesday morning with his municipality’s emergency group.

Omicron variant forces postponement of MPP’s levee and citizen recognition night

Submitted January 5, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The rapidly spreading Omicron variant has forced Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson to postpone her annual Remarkable Citizens recognition for a second consecutive year.

Bruce County announces modified services

Submitted January 5, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Monday, Jan. 3, Ontario announced a temporary return to modified step two measures on the Roadmap to Reopen, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Brockton issues update on province moving to modified step two 

Submitted January 4, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In response to Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Jan. 3 regarding temporarily moving the province into a modified step two of its Roadmap to Reopen, access to the public for certain municipal services will be affected as of Jan. 5 until further notice.  

Ontario moving to ‘modified step two’ on Jan. 5

Mike Wilson January 3, 2022Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

More public health measures are being introduced by the Ontario government in response to the "alarming" increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations fuelled by the Omicron variant.

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2022 goes virtual for the second year

Pauline Kerr January 3, 2022Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-11, 2022 is a go, thanks to the communications technology wizards from CTRE Productions. The only thing missing will be the wonderful scent of roast beef at the Elmwood Community Centre.

Brockton Mayor’s Message

Chris Peabody December 31, 2021Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

2021 has been a year of great change, challenge and triumph in Brockton.

Another domestic incident reported in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers December 31, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged another North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

Domestic incident in Listowel results in charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 31, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a North Perth resident after one person was assaulted during a domestic occurrence.

North Perth Fire Department hosts successful drive-thru breakfasts

Submitted December 31, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Fire Department Drive-Thru Breakfast held in conjunction with the Listowel Agricultural Society raised $9393.08 in September, funds that were dispersed evenly between NPFD’s three stations in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton. Pictured, from left: Monkton District Chief Dennis McEwen, Lis

Province announces updates to COVID testing, isolation guidelines

Midwestern Newspapers December 30, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province has announced changes to its COVID-19 testing and isolation guidelines.

Nickel Forward program makes donation to Salvation Army

Submitted December 30, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News

Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders accepts a $2,000 donation on Dec. 23 from Equipment Ontario – Listowel’s Service Manager Bryan Long raised through the employee driven Nickel Forward program where Equipment Ontario employees donate a small portion of their pay to create a fund t

North Perth man charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers December 30, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.

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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.

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. 

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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

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).

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Municipal, conservation leaders call for pause on restructuring

By Cory Bilyea

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

By Cory Bilyea

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

By Kelsey Bent

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. 

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