United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.
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Motion to adjust county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth fails to pass
North Perth Mayor, and Perth County Coun. Todd Kasenberg introduced a motion to change county council composition to reflect North Perth’s growth at the Jan. 9 meeting.
The Dolly Varden shoe trend
The Dolly Varden shoe gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design was…
Rae announces planning grant to investigate the expansion, modernization of the Listowel Memorial Hospital
The provincial government is will provide funding support to investigate critical upgrades and repairs to the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH).
30th annual Soups On raised over $100,000 for Alzheimer’s
Over 2,000 soup lovers attended the 30th anniversary Soups On fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron/Perth at the Rotary Complex here on Jan. 11.
Howick holds second draft 2025 budget meeting, new tax rate increase of 8.059%
The amount needed to raise now through taxation is $4,28,912.71, which brings a proposed tax rate increase of 6.059% plus the 2% capital infrastructure levy – totalling 8.059%.
Howick requesting further communication on telecommunication towers
Under “Unfinished Business” in its regular agenda on Jan. 14, council here dove deeper into three previously discussed Xplore Inc. telecommunication towers, or utility poles, planned to come to the township.
Howick pauses minimum charge at landfill until further notice
At its first meeting of the 2025 year, council here went over its December Public Works Department Update.
Bruce County wildfires devastate towns
In Jan. 2025 wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, invaded Los Angeles, destroying over 17,000 structures. Over a century ago, towns in Bruce County suffered similar, if much smaller, destruction.
Debbie (Foxton) Metcalfe’s Memories of Wingham (Part 1)
This is the 12th installment of a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society featuring articles on memories from, or about, Wingham seniors.
Ava Alexander meets qualifications to go to Junior National Weightlifting Championships in Saskatchewan
Ava Alexander of Listowel met the qualifications to go to the Junior National Weightlifting Championships in Saskatchewan.
Over one thousand line up to sign up for new family doctor
A thousand people who live within 100 kilometres of Walkerton now have a family doctor.
Hospital foundation gets boost from Lions
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation has received a $25,000 boost from the Listowel Lions Club with support from the Larry Bannerman Foundation.
Kin Cares Youth Group holds first annual Family Snow Sculpture Day
After two years of poor conditions, the Kin Cares Youth Group finally held their first annual Family Snow Sculpture Day on January 18.
Chamber launches winter campaign to boost local spending by getting more Shop Local Dollars into circulation
The North Perth Chamber of Commerce is calling on residents and employees across the region to help inject $50,000 in Shop Local Dollars back into the local economy this winter.
