WROXETER – A well-attended corn roast dinner was held at the Wroxeter Community Hall the evening…
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Morris-Turnberry amends subdivision agreement for Lowertown development
Council here carried a motion to amend a subdivision agreement with Rural Management Inc. in order to allow the developer of a future subdivision in Lowertown to establish model homes on the property.
Howick approves drainage improvements
HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.
Howick amends fees, charges
HOWICK – Council here approved enactment of a bylaw to amend schedules B, G and H of the Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw, which came into effect at the time of passing.
‘Ride the Midwest’ raises $5,175 for Wingham hospital foundation
WINGHAM – Bradley Burton of Seaforth recently completed a four-day bicycle ride to support the…
Listowel’s Night Market was packed
The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…
Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage
Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316.
Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity
Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept.
Huron County council makes ‘precedent-setting’ decision in Howick severance approval; comes in wake of shifting agricultural industry, affordability
Huron County council’s decision Aug. 12 to allow a ‘50/50 split’ severance of a farm property in Howick has the potential to make significant impact, as Director of Planning and Economic Development Denise Van Amersfoort worded it prior to the vote.
And with that, the 2026 Hayloft Music Festival comes to a close
LISTOWEL – With a successful second year of the Hayloft Music Festival under Listowel’s belt, impressions of the event continue to reverberate around the region.
Children cool off at local pool for Galaxy Quest camp
LISTOWEL – The theme of the North Perth Summer Day Camp for the week of Aug. 10-14 was Galaxy Quest camp and it led the children to the Listowel Memorial Pool on Aug. 14.
Bylaw enforcement say phorid fly infestation is improving
LISTOWEL – In an update to council, a staff report says the phorid fly population in the south end of Listowel is reducing.
Rider for a Reason makes its ways through Listowel
The fundraiser is on behalf of Listowel hospital's Breast Care Program.
“Colour Is…” opens at Blyth Festival Art Gallery featuring 28 artists, encourages communication through colour
In red-rimmed glasses, Percival taught the audience that colour is something people aren’t having conversations about – but should be.
Royal Canadian Legion honour National Peacekeepers’ Day
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 102 Walkerton marked National Peacekeepers’ Day, Aug. 9, with a brief ceremony at the cenotaph.
