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Drugs seized, four charged following trafficking investigation

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2021Police

On Sept. 14 just after 2 p.m., the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Wellington County CSCU conducted a traffic stop on Snyder’s Road East, Petersburg in Waterloo Region, after a drug trafficking investigation.

United Way Perth-Huron launches 2021-22 fundraising campaign

Dan McNee September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Ten years ago, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) set its 2011-12 fundraising goal at just over $1 million for the region. It’s amazing the changes a decade can bring about.

Bakelaar raises concerns over downtown Listowel parking

Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On Sept. 13, Tim Bakelaar made a presentation to council to raise concerns about the one-way street pilot project currently set up in downtown Listowel.

In photos – 2021 Lucknow Fall Fair

Cory Bilyea September 22, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Howick signs agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After receiving the resignation from their long-time animal control officer, Howick council was left with how to provide canine control services. 

Marvin Grimes joins Howick council

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council previously decided to offer the vacant councillor position to those who ran in the 2018 municipal election. 

Members from Maitland Conservation visit Gorrie Dam site

Cory Bilyea September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Conservation Areas Coordinator Stewart Lockie provided a live update on the progress of decommissioning the dam at the Gorrie Conservation Area on Sept. 15, with several members of the board attending.

Morris-Turnberry to continue with phragmites program

Mike Wilson September 22, 2021Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council has expressed their support to the public works department to continue their work in battling phragmites in the municipality.

Maitland Conservation receives work plan progress report

Cory Bilyea September 22, 2021Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator for Maitland Conservation (MC), updated board members on the progress made by staff over the summer in a report at the September regular meeting.

Huron County small businesses get $90,000 boost

Cory Bilyea September 22, 2021Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County Economic Development obtained a substantial grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP) to provide specialists called the Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help local small businesses adopt online technology.

Britespan expanding their footprint by 30 per cent

Submitted September 22, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Britespan has recently acquired a neighboring property to its current Wingham operating facilities. According to a release, Britespan’s continued growth and business outlook drove the company to purchase the land that will increase their current footprint by 30 per cent.

Wingham business extending a helping hand

Submitted September 22, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

As a child, the Sherpenzeel family faced a variety of health issues.

Cartoon: Sept. 23, 2021 – Wingham Advance Times

Submitted September 22, 2021Cartoons

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United Way kicks off a new campaign, northern Huron committee

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announced a new fundraising goal of $2,002,061 at two events in Perth and Huron counties.

North Huron awards contract for Howson Dam engineering plans

Cory Bilyea September 22, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

North Huron council received the results from a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering plans that are required to decommission the Howson Bridge and Dam.

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Select Your Region

Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd

LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…

Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night

LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…

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Council welcomes new member Michael Crawford

WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody welcomed the Municipality of Brockton’s newest councillor, Michael Crawford, and invited words of greetings from other council members at Brockton Council’s Feb. 24 meeting.

When the weather turns cold … Brockton has new warming centre

WALKERTON - Coun. Greg McLean made an announcement in the “new business” portion of the Feb. 24 council meeting that promises to help fill a gap in service for the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead

By Cory Bilyea

After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.

F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.

By Cory Bilyea

Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’

Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices

By Cory Bilyea

As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).

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