North Perth Fire Department personnel responded to the Smith Market Square in Listowel on Thursday, Sept. 28 shortly after 8 a.m. after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in the building. Fire Chief Janny Pape says the elevated levels “are suspected to be related to a battery on a forklif
Lancers open OEHL regular season at home on Oct. 14
The Lucknow Lancers are hoping to have a better result in the standings in 2023-24, but have a tough test ahead of them in their first game of the season.
Sawchuk encourages county council to ‘simplify’ accessibility
Blyth resident Julie Sawchuk made one request of county council on Sept. 20 – simplify accessibility in the county.
Councillor concerned about duplication of fibre service
One county councillor is wanting an answer about whether there is any duplication of servicing between SWIFT projects and the work of local telecoms in bringing high-speed internet to rural parts of the county.
Thundercats open OEHL regular season at home on Oct. 21
The Durham Thundercats are hoping to have a better result in the standings in 2023-24, but have a tough test ahead of them in their first game of the season.
The pros and cons of raising minimum wage
$16.55. That’s how much those being paid minimum wage will earn, per hour, by the time you read this.
Energrow Inc.: Helping farmers reduce feed expenses, emissions while increasing bottom lines
A cow’s daily diet, according to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, consists of 29 kilograms of feed per day. For the average dairy farm in Canada consisting of 96 milking cows, the costs of feed add up over time. Any way a dairy farmer – or any farmer, for that matter – can improve quality and lower cos
Perth County to explore insurance options
Perth County council has asked staff to prepare a request for proposal (RFP) for general insurance options after receiving an estimate on the 2024 insurance premiums from the county’s insurance provider.
Perth County council wants province to help resolve court closures
Two members of Perth County council – Dean Trentowsky and Todd Kasenberg – want to see some action from the province after receiving a report on Sept. 21 about last-minute court closures in Stratford.
Fall expected to be warmer, drier than normal says Environment Canada climatologist
After a rather uneventful summer, weather wise, one climatologist believes we will have a warmer and drier-than-normal fall.
Another one gone too soon
As I get older, I find myself doing a lot more self-reflection, especially in times of loss.
South Bruce sees spike in building permit fee revenue
South Bruce is on pace to match last year’s building totals in the municipality, according to a report.
August another solid month for North Huron home sales
Sales activity in the North Huron real estate market continued its upward trend last month.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment to allow new rental unit in Formosa
Council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment request that will allow the owners of a building in Formosa to add much-needed apartment units.
Construction down in Morris-Turnberry compared to 2022
Building activity in Morris-Turnberry is down through the first eight months of the year, compared to 2022.
