With the federal election less than two weeks away, Listowel It Takes A Village Director Andrea Charest felt that the timing was perfect to give local Perth-Wellington candidates the opportunity to see and hear from some of their most vulnerable constituents.
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United Way announces North Perth campaign kickoff
September is here and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the North Perth Campaign Kick-off, sponsored by Ward & Uptigrove, happening Friday, Sept. 17.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
The provincial government has reversed its stance on vaccine passports.
Mayor Kasenberg unimpressed by investigation following inclusivity, anti-racism charter motion
Following an eight-month investigation period, Daria Peregoudova was on hand on Sept. 2 to present the findings regarding two complaints against Coun. Todd Kasenberg for allegedly contravening the Code of Conduct for members of council of the Corporation of the County of Perth.
Bruce County supports National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Bruce County council adopted a resolution in support of reconciliation, acknowledgement, and collaboration for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
New social service relief, community housing funding available in Bruce County
BRUCE COUNTY – At the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference on Monday, Aug.…
County council commends Westario on LEAP funding
With the pandemic showing no sign of disappearing anytime soon, and the financial hardships it has caused continuing, programs to help low-income households are welcome.
Medical officer of health recommends workplace vaccination policies
Although local numbers remain consistently low – only two new cases reported for Sept. 5, with 16 active cases and 16 high-risk contacts – other parts of Ontario and Canada are seeing a precipitous rise in numbers. A major reason is the highly contagious Delta variant.
And the battle continues…
Saugeen Municipal Airport has placed additional concrete blocks in front of the hangar owned by pilot Phil Englishman, who responded by placing another sign on the hangar door calling for the resignation of the SMA commission chair. This is the latest in an ongoing dispute between Englishman and the
Vaccination the focus of update by medical officer of health
Bruce County councillors had some questions for Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health, on the new vaccine passport that will soon come into effect.
Papa V’s Pizza and Wings raises funds for new park
The town’s newest pizza place, Papa V’s Pizza and Wings, donated 50 per cent of the proceeds from its Sept. 1 and 2 customer appreciation event to the new Market Garden.
Huron-Bruce candidates participate in all-candidates meeting
Four federal Huron-Bruce candidates squared off on the topic of agriculture, in last week’s all-candidates meeting hosted by the Huron and Bruce federations of agriculture.
Sept. 2 gas leak results in brief road closure
A gas leak on Sept. 2 resulted in a brief road closure by the OPP.
Students are back to school in Walkerton
Students headed back to class for the first time since April – an exciting day. This photo shows students arriving at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton Tuesday morning. Drivers are reminded to take extra caution at times when students are heading to and from school, especially until both student
Vaccination rates at Brucelea Haven a concern for county
Discussion of vaccination rates among staff at the county’s two long-term care homes ended with words of appreciation for the staff at Gateway Haven in Wiarton, where 85 per cent have received two doses of vaccine.
