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Exeter bounces back with big win over Mt. Brydges

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EXETER -— Over the weekend the Exeter Hawks failed to put a dent in Dorchester’s perfect record…

Draw your swords – local Olympian to teach fencing in Exeter

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EXETER —  Since an Olympic athlete will be coming to Exeter to teach fencing lessons, there’s…

Lucan Irish take 6-3 win against Aylmer Spitfires

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LUCAN — The Lucan Irish only had one game over the weekend, but that one game ended well for the…

What’s so scary about Santa?

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All over Facebook and the Internet there are pictures of kids posing with Santa Claus screaming,…

ABCA draft budget calls for 2% increase

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EXETER — Member municipalities within the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority’s (ABCA)…

Advisors are scarce for 2017 Lambton Shores budget building

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LAMBTON SHORES —  A vast majority of ratepayers have either missed or ignored an opportunity to…

Many benefits from using Adult Day Program

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Public policy affects community well-being

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Hawks take close loss to Aylmer in fight for second

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EXETER — The Exeter Hawks enjoyed two more wins and only one loss on the weekend, giving them a…

Staffa teen represents Ontario at Nationals

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It hurts so good

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I spent a large majority of this past weekend packing and lifting and moving my belongings into my…

Sabres Peewee LL are repeat champions in Langton

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Peewee Sabres lose in Silver Stick tournament semi finals

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EXETER —  The South Huron Peewee Sabres made it as far as the semi-finals in the 14th annual…

Two more wins for Exeter

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EXETER —  The Exeter Hawks pulled off another two wins over the weekend, although it was against…

Crossing guard kept children safe for 25 years

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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.

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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.

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).

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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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