FORMOSA - The weather has been the main topic of conversation recently, and it was a definite concern among directors at the Feb. 20 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board meeting. With some roads still closed, most directors attended the meeting virtually.
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Council takes stand against provincial downloading, defeats proposed healthcare funding policy
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council has voted down a proposed plan for a health-care funding policy – not because such a policy isn’t needed for the county and lower tiers, but because it is.
SVCA budget highlights presented to Brockton Council
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer Erik Downing presented the highlights of the authority’s 2025 budget to the Council of the Municipality of Brockton, including a significant increase as a result of a wage comparison study.
Perth-Wellington candidates discuss housing costs, ER closures, tariffs on agriculture
Candidates gathered at the Listowel Ag Hall on Feb. 21 for the third and final Perth-Wellington riding debate ahead of the Feb. 27 provincial election.
Huron County’s flagship clean water program celebrates 20 years of environmental impact
For over two decades, the Huron Clean Water Project has been a driving force for environmental stewardship and community engagement across Huron County.
Free period products offered at local libraries to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force is offering free feminine hygiene products at local libraries on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day and raise awareness of barriers that many women face around the world when trying to access necessary products.
Wescast employees win $15 million in severance dispute
Nearly two hundred employees who were laid off from Wescast Industries Inc. two years ago can now celebrate their perseverance and determination after an announcement on Feb. 14 from Unifor.
South Bruce Council eyes new voter-driven method for selecting deputy mayor
The deputy mayor position in South Bruce may be decided more democratically in the next municipal election as South Bruce Council is set to consider a new selection method in the near future.
Six candidates vie for Huron-Bruce provincial riding seat
Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27. With the Feb. 13 deadline for filing nomination papers now past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot.
Vice-Chair says WOWC backs province, feds response to tariffs
The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.
South Bruce split on development charges, defers decision
The continuing process of creating and possibly implementing development charges has been put on hold as South Bruce Council members consider options for the controversial issue.
Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5
LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…
Seven candidates vie for Perth-Wellington provincial riding seat
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27.
Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive
The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.
North Perth endorses letter from Community Living
Council here pulled out a press release from Community Living North Perth, dated Jan. 28, from its consent agenda at its recent Feb. 10 meeting.
