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News

Impaired driver arrested

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

On Sept. 26 just after 1 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer was on general patrol in the Municipality of North Perth when they conducted a traffic stop.

Listowel shoplifter charged

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

On Sept. 20 just before 12 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a shoplifter at a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel. 

Listowel resident charged with multiple domestic offences

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

One person is facing charges following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.

Missing Perth East youth found following regional police search

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service and Stratford Police Service, has located an 11-year-old youth who had been missing from the Township of Perth East since Oct. 16.

Wallace Avenue South one-way street pilot gets more time while North Perth council awaits recommendations

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council received a presentation on Oct. 18 from Julia Salvini, of Salvini Consulting, regarding the one-way street pilot project that has been taking place in the downtown core of Listowel.

Trowbridge’s Mathers Park sees areas designated for memorial

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After residents approached the municipality about the creation of a memorial area at Robert Mathers Park in Trowbridge, Jeff Newell, manager of facilities, brought forward a recommendation to council at its Oct. 18 meeting.

Protect Our Waterways to launch petition campaign in South Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 20, Protect Our Waterways (POW) announced the launch of a petition campaign to convince South Bruce council to hold a referendum on the community’s willingness to host the Nuclear Waste

WCWC releases 2020-21 annual report

Mike Wilson October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to release its 2020-21 annual report, available online at wcwc.ca/en/about/governance-documents/. 

Bruce County celebrates child care workers, ECEs on Oct. 21

Submitted October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Thursday, Oct. 21, Bruce County will celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.

St. Teresa holds school cross country meet

Submitted October 20, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School held its in-school cross country meet last week.

Walkerton Hawks return to home ice this Friday night

Pauline Kerr October 20, 2021Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Hawks played two away games on the weekend, both ending in losses.

Chepstow Lions host Walk for Dog Guides

Submitted October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Chepstow Lions Club held its annual Walk for Guide Dogs on Sept. 19.  All money raised at the…

Average sale price of homes in Brockton hits record high

Mike Wilson October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The average sale price of homes in Brockton surpassed $750,000 last month.

‘Fall Into Christmas’ vendors’ market a success

Pauline Kerr October 20, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Agricultural Society’s “Fall Into Christmas” vendors’ market Oct. 16 at the Walkerton Agricultural Building offered shoppers a chance to get a jump start on Christmas gift buying, a little something to pamper themselves, or a look at home décor items for the holidays.

Coming soon: Formosa Country Christmas

Joan M. Borho October 20, 2021Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The largest family Christmas event in southern Grey and Bruce counties is fast approaching.

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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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