OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.
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Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up
LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…
2026 Hayloft Music Festival
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Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue
WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
Huron County Plowmans Association – Queen of the Furrow competition
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Children welcomed to Legoland as part of North Perth Summer Camps
LISTOWEL – On Friday, children were welcomed into Legoland at Eastdale Public School as part of the North Perth Summer Camps.
Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’
OTTAWA – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.
Perth County part of apple belt in Ontario, picking season is beginning
The end of August marks the beginning of apple picking season, which means that fresh Ontario apple…
Family health team offers cooking class with mindful eating, healthful foods
WINGHAM – Those participating in the Aug. 19 cooking class at the North Huron Wescast Community…
Wroxeter corn roast, a success
WROXETER – A well-attended corn roast dinner was held at the Wroxeter Community Hall the evening…
Howick Township announces resignation of CAO/Clerk
HOWICK – The Township of Howick put out a media release on Aug. 25, stating the resignation of CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, effective Sept. 4.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel
LISTOWEL – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Listowel have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends take top spot in north division
LISTOWEL - The U13 Meulensteen Listowel Legends finished their regular season first in the north division and fifth overall across the entire league this year. They capped off the year with a strong year-end tournament performance, bringing home 2 wins and 1 loss. Coaches say the team put forward a
Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix
TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.
Morris-Turnberry amends subdivision agreement for Lowertown development
Council here carried a motion to amend a subdivision agreement with Rural Management Inc. in order to allow the developer of a future subdivision in Lowertown to establish model homes on the property.

