The Stratford and Perth County Basketeers campaign wrapped up last week, with a total of 130 laundry baskets filled with personal and household necessities and $1,200 in gift cards donated to Emily Murphy House and The Optimism Place.
Morris-Turnberry brings fencing disputes into the modern era
Sometimes, the rural setting of Huron County is a window into the way disagreements were settled in the past. Although times were perhaps simpler back then, such tactics don’t always translate smoothly to the modern world.
Petition for backyard chickens fails in South Bruce
On Nov. 26, council here heard a delegation for allowing backyard chickens in South Bruce communities, subsequently denying the request with several councillors offering reasons for opposition.
Proposed doctor incentive funds for South Bruce is $7,500 for 2025
Council here heard the 2025 proposed budget for Brockton and area physician recruitment and retention during their Nov. 26 council meeting.
Turnbacks – Dec. 5, 2024 Wingham Advance Times
Excerpts from 50 to 100 years in the Wingham Advance Times
Dog incident cases the ‘worst’ in 2024
One topic overshadowed the rest during the bylaw report to Morris-Turnberry council on the night of Nov. 19. This year has seen a marked escalation in dog-related bylaw incidents in the municipality.
Landfill, curbside user fees for 2025 discussed at Morris-Turnberry council meeting
Council here heard options for updated fees and charges for 2025 during their Nov. 19 meeting, specifically landfill and waste disposal fees and curbside user fees.
County of Huron recommends Planning Fee increase for second time this year
A fees and charges report to council here Nov. 19, resulted in general shaking of heads occurring, so to speak, when the news of planning fees increases came up on the agenda – something that may read familiar.
South Bruce Council receives ‘willing host’ vote for DGR; Wabigoon Lake Ojibway willing to move to next step
Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.
South Bruce applies for grant to fund gymnastics program
SOUTH BRUCE – Council here has supported a grant application to help fund a potential three-year…
North Perth Seniors hold annual Christmas party
The North Perth Seniors held their annual Christmas Party Nov. 14, for the first time at Listowel’s Ag. Hall.
South Bruce Council discusses fate of flowers in Teeswater
Council here had a colourful discussion surrounding the future of flowers in Teeswater during their Nov. 12 meeting.
Expansion at medical clinic is approved
Council approves request to alterate physiotherapist office in Teeswater Medical Centre.
Ironmen battle at home all weekend – taking one win, one loss
The Wescast Community Centre ice was busy over the weekend.
Madill Girls Hockey hosts tournament at home
The F.E Madill Girls Hockey team hosted five local teams on Nov. 6 for an all day tournament.…
