After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.
Still reaching for that flag
Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that.
‘Off-Island Odyssey’ brings a new style of comedy to Blyth stage
The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival 2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.
Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’
“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”
Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List
If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.
Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards
Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.
Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards
Late last month, Huron County council recognized 48 staff members with special awards for serving the county for at least 10 years.
Etiquette isn’t just for home
Over the weekend I found myself visiting friends and going out for dinner. I went to one of those kinds of places that allow you to pick your own ingredients for your meal. You know, the cooler behind glass with the employee, ideally, building your meal – be it a burger, a salad, a wrap, a sandwich
Pre-transition meeting results in questions
Maitland Conservation (MC) board has a better idea of what the amalgamation proposed for Huron County will look like after a pre-transition committee meeting was held between the conservation authorities slated to become the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority.
Maitland Conservation moves forward with Goderich project
Instead of holding a special meeting to approve a tender for the construction of the Goderich Restoration Complex, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board decided to give signing power to Chair Ed McGugan (Huron-Kinloss) and Vice Chair Matt Duncan (North Perth) and report back during the MC board meeti
Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life
Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…
It’s official: construction on Saugeen Hospice begins
The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice took place Wednesday, July 15, right on schedule.
Of the people, by the people, for the people, when Ford wants
The Gettysburg Address is pretty famous because it set the tone for what once was, arguably the greatest country on Earth.
Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie
The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.
McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls
GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…
