Recent data released by Wellington County and Guelph shows 85,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2025, up eight per cent from the previous year.
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Arran-Elderslie receives water infrastructure funding from provincial government
CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, in partnership with the Province of Ontario, recently announced approval for significant funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream.
Greenock Swamp Tours return, exploring local history and legends
GREENOCK - The Greenock Swamp Tours are back!
Plow operator injured in crash
SOUTHGATE - Grey-Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a collision involving four passenger vehicles and a snow plow on Jan. 22, at approximately 1:15 p.m. in Southgate, on Grey Road 14.
Over 100 traffic incidents in Perth County due to weather
WEST PERTH - Between Jan. 19 and 25, Perth County experienced a severe weather event that caused over 100 collisions, stranded motorists and road closures including Highway 23 from Palmerston to Elginfield Rd. and Highway 8 from Stratford to Goderich as well as numerous side roads throughout the cou
Howick approves 2026 annual accessibility plan
HOWICK - Council here at its Jan. 13 meeting discussed its annual accessibility plan for 2026.
Public Health urges Grey-Bruce residents to protect against extreme cold
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is advising residents to safeguard their health during periods of extreme cold.
Hospital foundation’s 2025 Angel Tree Campaign achieves record-breaking results
HANOVER - The Hanover & District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) recently announced the results of its 2025 Angel Tree Christmas Appeal, which has become the highest-grossing Christmas campaign in the Foundation’s history.
Carter tops crokinole scoreboard
TEESWATER - Peter Carter topped the score at Teeswater Crokinole on Jan. 21.
Order for new Monkton fire tanker approved, truck to be delivered in 2028
LISTOWEL - In two years, a new fire tanker will be delivered to the Monkton Fire Station; however, the work leading up to its purchase goes back to 2021, under the former fire chief.
Chepstow Young at Heart card scores
CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Games, for Monday Jan.26 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.
Howick approves annual borrowing, interim tax levy bylaws
Council here had its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 13. Getting right to business, Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren brought forth two reports: one on the annual borrowing bylaw, and the second on the 2026 interim tax levy bylaw.
Perth County presents two delegations at ROMA 2026
STRATFORD - At the Jan. 22 council meeting, Perth County Warden Dean Trentowsky recapped Perth County’s participation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference last week, hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
Donation of $5,000 to ‘Buy-A-Bone’ campaign
MNP LLP Walkerton Partners presented the WDHF X-ray Campaign committee with $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative.
North Huron department heads submit final 2025 quarterly reports
WINGHAM - Department heads with the Township of North Huron have released their fourth quarter 2025 quarterly report, detailing key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and plans.
