A weather system forecasted to arrive later this evening and continue over the weekend is expected to bring up to 40 mm of rain to the Grand River watershed. Thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas.
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OPP: Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
Bruce Power to match donations to Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by Alberta wildfires
We’ve all seen the news of the devastating Alberta wildfires over the past weeks, including the destruction and evacuation of the popular tourist town of Jasper.
Nominations open for King Charles III Coronation Medals
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the opening of nominations for King Charles III Coronation Medals.
Stratford General Hospital Foundation asked Perth County to pledge $500,000
Co-chairs of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s capital campaign “In Our Hands” Rick Orr and Paul Roulston asked Perth County Council to pledge $500,000 in an Aug. 1 delegation.
Peabody headed for AMO conference
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, has a week ahead of him that’s filled with meetings.
Perth County passes 3.13% cost of living increase for council, staff
Down slightly from the year before, Perth County council set its cost of living increase for next year at 3.13 per cent.
Assault in Listowel results in serious injuries
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP is investigating an assault that took place in Listowel’s west-end during the early morning hours of August 10 that resulted in one person with serious injuries.
North Perth Council denies ATV request
After receiving what was perhaps the most community engagement it ever has – according to one of council’s longest standing councillors – North Perth Council voted unanimously to deny the request to allow ATVs use of the North Perth Community Trail at its’ Aug. 12 meeting.
Perth County’s new Forest School focuses on learning in the outdoors
At Last Forest School set up shop at the former Galbraith Optimist Camp, just east of Listowel, last April.
July unemployment rate increases to 2.8%
In July, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 2.8 per cent after dropping for five consecutive months.
Wheelchair athlete, cancer survivor cycling for chemo chairs
A Canadian wheelchair athlete and cancer survivor will be traversing through 10 Southern Ontario communities in September— including Listowel on Sept. 16 — to raise money for the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC).
Tipi of Huron-Perth open house set for Aug. 24 at Gowanstown
The Tipi of Huron-Perth is hosting an open ‘tipi’ event on Aug. 24, and the community is invited to to see the new addition to the area.
Brockton announces completion of accessible amenities at soccer park
The Municipality of Brockton officially opened the new Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park accessible washrooms and change rooms, equipment storage, concession booth, pavilion, and additional parking spaces on Aug. 1.
Knollcrest Lodge to receive $132,898 through provincial Local Priorities Fund
Long-term care homes in the Perth-Wellington riding will receive $132,898 through the Province of Ontario’s Local Priorities Fund, local MPP Matthew Rae announced on Aug. 1.
