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EQAO results show downward trajectory for Avon-Maitland area
HURON-PERTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees reviewed a report at its Oct. 22 meeting outlining the Sept. 26 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores across the province, including the school board here.
Officiating with grandson highlights return to refereeing for Allan Dickson
There’s a new officiating tandem with roughly 50 years of combined experience working games at area rinks this year.
F.E Madill hockey team hosting spaghetti fundraiser for Europe trip
The F.E Madill Girls Hockey team is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser Nov. 13 for what their coach Ean Moffat calls “the opportunity of a lifetime.”
North Huron Council approves amendment for local motocross track
North Huron Council approved a three-year renewal of the temporary use bylaw, which allows for motocross events on a property on Glens Hill Road.
SVCA ponders possibility of continued planning fee freeze
FORMOSA - During the Oct. 17 meeting of the board of directors, Adam Chalmers, the new manager of corporate services presented a report on the proposed fee schedule for Saugeen Conservation in 2025: schedule A – environmental planning and permitting services, C – forestry services, and D – corporat
Infectious disease programing discussed
GREY-BRUCE - Medical Officer of Health for Grey-Bruce, Dr. Ian Arra, provided the board of health with reports on the opioid situation in Grey-Bruce and the strengthening of public health – both standing items – as well as a report on infectious diseases, and an update on the vaccine preventable dis
Bruce Power expanding capabilities
SOUTH BRUCE - Building on the success of its Isotope Production System (IPS) over the past two years, Bruce Power is looking to expand its capabilities to ensure a stable supply of cancer-fighting medical isotopes for the world health-care community.
Peabody says he needs more time to review the county’s 2025 budget
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that he is not prepared to approve the county’s 2025 budget without further discussion.
Plan for transformation of train station in Wingham to youth centre showcased at open house on Oct. 25
The Station Youth Centre held an open house event on Oct. 25, holding tours of the soon-to-be repurposed train station, raising funds for the renovation plans and offering a free dinner from Brammy’s Food Truck.
Defibrillator donated to Elma Memorial Hall
NORTH PERTH – A defibrillator was donated to the Elma Memorial Hall in Atwood on Oct. 23, in…
AMDSB welcomes a familiar face in newly-appointed Trustee Julie Moore
After hearing from 12 candidates, the Avon Maitland School Board (AMDSB) voted to appoint Julie Moore as the new trustee representing Perth East.
Trout Unlimited organizes planting of native trees along Otter Creek
About a dozen tree-huggers united on the flood plains of Otter Creek on Saturday morning to plant native trees aiming to enhance and protect the ecosystem of the wetland area.
MVCA Southern Lake Huron Coastal Action Plan moving forward
WROXETER – The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) board members received exciting news…
United Party of Canada leader pit stops in Listowel to garner support
Making the Listowel Agriculture Hall his office for the day, Grant Abraham, leader of the newly established United Party of Canada, used the space to drum up support for his party.
