After seeing record highs for home sale prices in June, the average sale price for a home in Brockton dropped to under $600,000 in July.
Council supports optometrists in their fight for sustainable funding
North Perth council expressed its support of local optometrists as they plead with the provincial government to address “the chronic under-funding of eye care.”
North Perth to survey public on alternate voting methods for next municipal election
North Perth is looking to increase voter engagement in the upcoming 2022 municipal election.
Monkton children take trip ‘Around the World’
The weather on Aug. 11 was near tropical, similar to many of the “countries” more than two dozen local kids visited during their trip “around the world.”
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Nearly becoming a fraud victim
Last week in the Listowel Banner, I wrote an article about the rise in scams and frauds across Ontario. The same day I wrote that piece, I nearly became a victim myself.
North Perth budget projects on schedule for completion
Despite the pandemic causing some delays in projects, municipal staff believe that much of the work in the 2021 budget is on track for completion this year.
Majority of AMDSB students returning to in-person learning in September
The majority of students enrolled in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are returning to in-person learning this fall.
‘Frauds and scams continue to be an issue’
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there has been a rise in elaborate and organized fraud occurrences in recent weeks.
Wallace Avenue South one-way pilot project to begin next week
A portion of Wallace Avenue South will become a one-way street for up to six weeks starting the week of Aug. 16.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Paisley Blues Festival to receive provincial funding
The Paisley Blues Festival will receive some financial assistance from the provincial government.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in Cargill, Elmwood this month
A pair of pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held later this month in Brockton.
Province announces $109M for Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network
Ontario has pledged $109.2 million to Telesat for their next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network.
The golden age of Canadian soccer
I am not a soccer fan.
