The Municipality of Brockton continues to prioritize the health and well-being of residents and businesses by following advice from the Grey Bruce Health Unit and provincial government as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
New Millennium Quilters Guild meeting features guest speaker from Calgary
New Millennium Quilters Guild members no longer have an excuse for a disorganized sewing room, since Calgary guest speaker Kim Jamieson-Hurst (Chatterbox Quilts), gave her virtual presentation entitled How to Wrangle your Scraps.
Poppy campaign starts Friday
The sign-up sheet is posted in the entrance for the poppy campaign, which starts the most important time of the Legion year – the Remembrance period.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School goes green for Emrey
Students and staff at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School wore green on Oct. 25 in support of Dwarfism Awareness Day, as well as to recognize and celebrate Emrey Sinclair, a student at St. Teresa with Dwarfism. Principal Daniel Pitre said they have been learning about Dwarfism as a school “becaus
Huron County explores dispersed supportive housing options
County of Huron social and property services staff are exploring supportive housing requirements and funding opportunities that align with the county’s Long-Term Affordable Housing and Homelessness Plan, according to a release.
Green’s Meat Market makes donation to Fire Department of North Huron
Green’s Meat Market had a grand reopening earlier this year after being shut down due to a structure fire. As part of the celebrations, Green’s held a barbecue where all proceeds would be donated to the Fire Department of North Huron (FDNH). The event raised $4,000 and the decision was made to upgra
Coffee Break at Christine’s Clothes Closet
During Small Business Week last week, Huron County Economic Development recognized and celebrated businesses for all that they contribute to make Huron County an incredible place to live and work. From Oct. 18-22, 30 small business across the county, chosen in consultation with local BIAs and Chambe
An update on ‘incidents from the past’
I still feel that the past has come back to haunt me (see my previous column of Oct. 14 for more information).
New Perth County Children’s Water Festival now underway
The Perth Children’s Water Festival committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County.
Perth County mourns death of past warden, Milverton’s David Shearer
Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson issued a release last Monday speaking to the death of former warden and Milverton resident David Shearer.
United Way New Initiative Grants open for 2022-23
Is your organization aware of a local issue that needs to be addressed? Are you considering how to best deliver services to the community? It’s these types of questions that United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking to answer through its New Initiative Grants process, which opened Oct. 18.
School safety zones created throughout Perth County
In July 2021, Perth County council gave direction to the Public Works Department to install ‘School Zone Maximum Speed When Flashing’ signage at all school zones adjacent to county roads that have a posted speed limit of 80km/h.
Staying steadfast
It’s amazing how Bible stories that I never really thought about before have become vivid for me during this pandemic. Today, I find myself thinking a lot about Moses – not in the bulrushes or beside the burning bush or telling Pharoah to let the people go – but towards the end of his life, standing
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat?
Trick-or-treat! Halloween is fast approaching and Oct. 31 will be here before we know it. It’s a night for children to dress up in ghoulish or character-themed costumes, going door-to door in hopes of getting a tasty treat.
