LISTOWEL - It behooved the Listowel Cyclones to score a goal, more than in any other game this season, as children were patiently waiting to toss their teddy bears onto the ice.
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SVCA issues Flood Watch for region until January 20
WEST GREY - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the main Saugeen River and tributaries in West Grey, effective from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20.
Perth County increases meal reimbursement to $85 per day
PERTH COUNTY - Perth County councillors might have been mistaken for a group of epicures with a refined taste in food, as they unanimously voted to increase the meal reimbursement policy to $85 per day.
Murder investigations underway in Hanover, Durham
HANOVER - The old year ended and the new one began with violence – two murder investigations, one in Hanover and the other in Durham.
Nicolas Sanders new chair of Grey Bruce Public Health board
GREY-BRUCE - The Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) board has appointed Nicholas Saunders of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation as its chair for a one-year term that began Dec. 20.
RWTO annual Christmas Auction raises $1,067 for local food banks
The Palmerston and District Branch of Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) held a Christmas Social and program on Dec. 6. at the James Street United Church in Palmerton, with 47 members in attendance.
Report provides update on Bruce C project
BRUCE COUNTY - Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, presented a report on the status of the Bruce C project to Bruce County council on Dec. 19.
GLIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR
Cory Bilyea photo GLIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR – 16-month-old Aubrey Yuill enjoys her second time…
Realtors seek more balance in Official Plan
BRUCE COUNTY - Jennifer Morley, president elect, and Mark Wunderlich, OnePoint Association of Realtors, made a presentation to Bruce County council on Dec. 19, to endorse and express strong support for South Bruce Peninsula’s motion on the draft Bruce County Official Plan (OP).
North Perth approves 2025 budget
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council approved a 6.29 per cent tax rate increase at its Jan. 6 meeting.
2024 – the Year in Review – from the files of the Walkerton Herald-Times
Walkerton’s first baby of 2024 was River Joseph Alexander Mattiuz, son of parents Jordan and Kennedy Mattiuz, born Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:45 a.m.
Update: The Trews Reschedule Acoustic Trio Show
WINGHAM – The Trews are thrilled to announce the new date for their Acoustic Trio show at the…
Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams
Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.
Maitland Conservation to consider disc golf at Falls Reserve
The board members generally supported the approach of carefully evaluating the compatibility of disc golf with the other uses and environmental considerations at the Falls Reserve before making any decisions.
AMDSB introduce EQAO, Math plans to improve grades
HURON-PERTH - New plans presented by school board staff aim to improve the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) and Math grades at Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools.
