It was the end of an era in local politics on Aug. 9, as longtime councillor Jim Nelemans resigned his seat on Morris-Turnberry council.
No movement on automated school bus stop-arm cameras
Progress on implementing the automated school bus stop arm camera system in Perth County has hit a roadblock.
204 residential units proposed for property in Listowel’s west end
Perth County council learned more about a proposed commercial and residential development in Listowel’s west end.
Huron County moving forward with tech upgrades for hybrid council meetings
Council has approved additional funds for technology upgrades to the county council chambers that will allow for hybrid participation in council meetings from council members, delegations, presenters and the public.
What’s in a name?
I found myself in a bit of a rabbit hole last Tuesday during the Major League Baseball trade deadline.
Morris-Turnberry, CKNX to sign tower use agreement
Council has approved an agreement with Blackburn Media, owners of CKNX, that will allow the municipality use of the CKNX radio tower for a new radio system.
North Huron to look at staffing options for Wingham, Blyth arenas
The Township of North Huron is looking at changing its staffing complement in the recreation department to maintain service levels at the Blyth and Wingham arenas this winter.
Huron County council votes to move forward with affordable housing project
Following an 80-minute discussion and a recorded vote, Huron County council has directed staff to move forward with a 39-unit affordable housing project in Goderich.
It starts with an apology
After six days of apologies by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for the horrendous abuses perpetrated on Indigenous children and families through the residential school system in Canada, come the questions.
Don’t cross the dreaded Canadian Cobra Chicken
In the Canadian wilderness, several animals strike fear into those who come across them – bears (all bears – black, brown, polar, grizzly), snakes, coyotes, cougars and moose.
Local leaders comment on emergency department closures
North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey is concerned the recent temporary closure of the emergency departments (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital and Listowel Memorial Hospital will not be the last one.
Nater calls for resignation of Hockey Canada CEO in wake of more sexual assault allegations
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada’s CEO and a shakeup of the organization’s leadership in the wake of historic sexual assault allegations involving top Canadian junior hockey teams.
North Perth council gives support to pair of upcoming local events
Council has given the green light to two events to proceed after both requested use of local roadways later this year.
Housing density concerns raised once again by Rothwell
Coun. Allan Rothwell once again raised concerns about housing density in the proposed Lunor subdivision, which has been slated for development in Listowel’s east end since 2004.
Under construction
Construction has begun at the site of a new retail building in Listowel, pictured here on July 21. The building, located between Zehrs and Wal-Mart, will host a new Dollarama store. The building also includes space for additional retail stores.
