The Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, and Seaforth hospital foundations have each received $500,000 thanks to a generous legacy donation from a local family.
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NWMO update DGR site location language
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has updated the terminology they are using regarding the remaining sites being considered for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Bird hobbyists and owners of backyard flocks alerted to danger of avian influenza
Huron-Kinloss council members want members of the public to be made aware of a serious issue that could have a devastating impact on local poultry producers.
NWMO updates Huron-Kinloss council on Property Value Protection program
Justin Wallbott of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), accompanied by Tareq Al-Zabet and Michael Pahor, attended the April 20 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council to provide an overview of NWMO’s Property Value Protection (PVP) program.
Morris-Turnberry opts in to NWMO training program
Council has elected to opt in to a Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) program that will see $25,000 be made available to the municipality to offer to residents to help them gain transferable skills and education.
Municipally-owned land in Belgrave to be put on the market
After nearly four years and “a lot of red tape,” according to Mayor Jamie Heffer, the municipally-owned land at 61 Corbett Dr. in Belgrave will be put up for sale.
Wingham Patrol Yard upgrades to include new material domes
Improved winter maintenance plans were on the table again during the Huron County council meeting on April 20.
Wescast Community Complex to replace aging ice resurfacer
The Township of North Huron is replacing the 14-year-old ice resurfacer at the Wescast Community Complex as part of a multi-year plan to replace various municipal assets.
Rae kicks off provincial election campaign
Matthew Rae, Progressive Conservative candidate for Perth-Wellington, officially kicked off his 2022 provincial election campaign at Knapp’s in Listowel on April 19.
Local groups receive donated surplus PPE
John McVicar, a Listowel resident and member of the Clifford Rotary Club, has been leading a project from the Rotary Club that disperses personal protective equipment (PPE) to local businesses and organizations that have been declared surplus by the Avon Maitland District School Board. McVicar recen
Perth County County Briefs: Official Plan changes, PC Connect, elevator and Perth Road 139 updates
Perth County council on April 21 covered topics including proposed changes to the Official Plan regarding wind turbines, updates on PC Connect, the courthouse elevator project, and tender results for Perth Road 139, among other things.
Local teen nominated for Ontario Junior Citizen Award
Sam Nolan, a resident of North Perth, has been nominated for an Ontario Junior Citizen award for his work at the Listowel Mennonite Church.
‘No Mow May’ nearly underway as Perth County finishes mowing report
‘No Mow May’ is getting underway across North America.
AMDSB encourages local residents to consider role of school board trustee
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is providing information to the public in an effort to encourage Huron-Perth residents to run for school board trustee.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary steps up 2022 fundraising efforts
As Volunteer Month is celebrated with renewed hope, the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary joins in honouring its dedicated volunteers.
