The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in an Aug. 31 media release that $4.1 million of capital investments will be completed in the Huron-Perth communities.
News
Kids fly to celebrate SMA’s 60th anniversary
Saugeen Municipal Airport and Friends of the Saugeen Municipal Airport held a flying event on Saturday, Aug. 20, for children ages eight to 17. It was a free event which flew 113 kids.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports suspected fatal drug overdose
The Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) has received a report of a suspected fatal drug overdose in Owen Sound, prompting Public Health to renew its plea for people who use drugs to do so as safely as possible, including not using alone.
Local federal boundaries could be set for changes
A new Federal Electoral Map is taking shape in Ontario and across Canada, that could see changes to boundaries throughout this area.
Walker West development pumping station experiencing water delays
Council reviewed a report by John Strader, acting director of operations, on the Walker West booster pumping station. The pumping station has been hit with a series of delays and other issues, but it has been providing water on a limited basis to the new subdivision, although there were some issues
Peabody: Bruce County would be ‘fragmented’ by proposed riding change
The word “gerrymandering” entered the conversation when Mayor Chris Peabody discussed proposed changes to federal ridings. Gerrymandering is defined as “restructuring political boundaries to favour a party or group.”
Public health implementing program to increase youth access to health care
Chimere Okoronkwo, senior public health manager, made a presentation during the Aug. 26 board of health meeting on the school health team and programs, including two new programs scheduled to begin this fall.
HBC announces plans to resurrect Zellers brand
TORONTO – Canadian shoppers will soon take a trip down memory lane, as the Hudson’s Bay Company…
Perth East officially opens PERC Pavilion in Milverton
MILVERTON – The latest feature to the Perth East Recreation Complex (PERC) is officially open.…
Cat control concerns covered by North Perth council
It appears the idea of registering cats, similar to the process used to register dogs, will not be undertaken in North Perth any time soon.
North Perth to keep digging into new compost program
Council has directed North Perth staff to keep digging into the possibility of bringing the green bin composting program to the municipality.
Councillor raises density concerns in proposed Listowel subdivision
A councillor has once again raised concerns about housing density in a proposed subdivision in North Perth. On Aug. 22, Coun. Allan Rothwell commented on the subdivision application submitted by Sound Six Investments (Steve Meulensteen) for a property located on Walton Avenue, north east of Listowe
All wheels park coming to Milverton
It all started with a question. “Wouldn’t it be great to add a little ‘skatepark’ and a few benches for youth and their peers to meet?” wrote Evelyn Mueller, a mother of four young boys to the Optimist Club of Mornington.
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor speaks to crowd of more than 300 at Listowel Fairgrounds
April 6, 2018 is a date etched in Canadian history. On that fateful day, a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team was on its way to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game against the Nipawin Hawks.
Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share
A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.