“Kids’ Festive Celebrations” at It Takes A Village downtown Listowel on Dec. 18 saw youngsters ‘moneyfree’ shop for gifts.
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Morris-Turnberry discusses 11 per cent OPP billing increase for 2026
Paying for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs is going to “raise some eyebrows,” specifically at Morris-Turnberry this budget season, based on discussion at the regular council meeting on Dec. 16.
Choose good luck with your New Year’s menu
WALKERTON - When you plan your New Year’s dinner menu, be careful about which foods you choose.
Sport court users to see small increase in user fees
BROCKTON - Since the spring, a funding gap of $21,912.23 involving the Walkerton tennis court rehabilitation project, has remained on the books. The matter was brought before council at the Dec. 9 meeting, with a choice of options to resolve the shortfall.
OPP seeking help identifying individuals in break and enters
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying three persons of interest in relation to repeat break and enters that occurred in Listowel on Dec. 14 and 16.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 25 Turnbacks
From Dec. 20, 1995
Ice time a nice time at local arena
The Walkerton Arena was open for a public skate on Dec. 17.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle resolution
With every new year comes new New Year's resolutions. I have one I would like to propose.
County backs concept of amalgamating five local conservation authorities
BRUCE COUNTY - With time running out on the opportunity for comments on the province’s proposed conservation authority changes, Bruce County will be submitting an amended version of the recommended comments presented in a staff report on Dec. 18.
Trapping is harmful to the environment
My mother Brenda Sharpe, over 30 years ago, had the privilege and honour to communicate with R. L. Lawrence. He was the Renown Naturalist, a Canadian Author, and expert on wildlife and nature of Canada, to his credit he had written over 30 books on the subject.
North Perth sale of land policy changes requirements for appraisals
LISTOWEL - Council updated the policy which applies to the sale or disposition of land by the Municipality of North Perth at its final council meeting of 2025.
Beautification committee asks council for change with bylaw enforcement
HOWICK - At its Dec. 9 meeting, council here received a delegation from Howick’s Community Improvement and Beautification Committee about the idea of exploring the possibility of expanding the township’s bylaw enforcement time, budget and capabilities.
Two donations for the Walkerton Hospital X-Ray Suite Campaign
Donations for the Walkerton Hospital.
County votes against new position
With several past wardens speaking against the idea of the implementation of a deputy warden position, Huron County Council decided to stay the course and rely on past wardens to fill in for the warden where necessary.
Mayor introduces 2026 budget at special council meeting
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody introduced the Mayor’s 2026 Budget, which was posted on Monday, Dec. 15, prior to discussion at the Dec. 17 special meeting of Brockton Council.
