LOCAL HEADLINES

South Huron’s new mayor says priorities in the next four years will include job creation, increasing affordability, and looking at the municipality’s recreation programs. A long-time councillor for Usborne Ward, Oke handily won election over incumbent George Finch and former mayor Maureen Cole.

County of Brant mayor-elect Jennifer Kyle wants residents to have a clearer understanding of the decisions shaping their communities, without having to sift through hundreds of pages of council reports to find the answers.

Here is a look at some of our favourite shots from the West Northumberland Wild Halloween Havoc tournament.

Wilmot Township will have a new mayor after voters elected first-term councillor Kris Wilkinson to lead the municipality for the next four years, defeating incumbent Mayor Natasha Salonen and two other challengers in the Oct. 26 municipal election.

Ritz, an architect and lifelong Stratford resident, won the local race on Oct. 26, with 4,246 votes cast for him, 31.1 per cent of the vote count.

Entirely volunteer-run, the Goderich Memorial Community Centre (GMCC) officially re-opened its doors on October 10 after some needed renovations and upgrades.

Port Hope has been marking the spooky season in style – and adding in a dash of kindness. Last week, youth volunteers rallied for the “Halloween Community Kindness Project” to help spread some Halloween-inspired cheer.

Local police leaders like Port Hope Police Service (PHPS) Chief Tim Farquharson say they’re closely monitoring “a cybersecurity incident” involving a third-party platform used by Crime Stoppers’ organizations – and the potential fallout.

The Town of Cobourg has a new deputy mayor for the next four years and three new members of council.

With several new leaders emerging across Northumberland after Monday night’s election, this will also mean a changed county council for the 2026-30 term.

An astonishing 88.8 per cent. That’s the share of the mayoral vote that Brogan Aylward captured Monday night, delivering a landslide victory for the 27-year-old who will become the next mayor of St. Marys – and the youngest mayor in St. Marys’ history.

Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy was returned to office by a wide margin in Monday night’s vote.

Township of Hamilton residents aren’t looking at much change for the next council term, with the exception of the return of Patricia “Pat” McCourt.

Township of Alnwick/Haldimand residents have made a decisive choice in their new council leader with the election of Sherry Gibson.

Pedalling around Cobourg promising to continue building a community with a “rock-solid” foundation, safer streets, and better financial stability, Lucas Cleveland has secured another four years as mayor of the Town of Cobourg.

Newly-elected Port Hope councillors weigh in on priorities for the upcoming term after Monday night's election.

Port Hope Mayor-elect Todd Attridge delves into priorities after his Monday night election win.

Voters in Goderich cast their ballots last night in the 2026 Municipal Election, and the unofficial results are in.

Last week, we introduced readers to the spooky tradition of the South Ward Scare, where Halloween enthusiasts are transforming their homes into frightfully fantastic displays. But what about the North Ward scare?

It’s looking like a brand-new council for Township of Alnwick/Haldimand residents.