On April 17, the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover held a joint meeting at the Elmwood community centre to discuss the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport.
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LWHA board announces hiring of Esther Millar as CEO
Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) board has announced the hiring of Esther Millar as incoming president and CEO, effective September 9, 2024.
Microsoft outage on July 19 had impact on local health care
While the global Microsoft outage didn’t affect health care in this area directly, patients did feel the impact.
Report names firefighter recruitment, strategy for false alarms, among others as a focus for NPFD
Although provincial legislation requires all municipalities to conduct a community risk assessment (CRA), Manager of Development & Protective Services/ Fire Chief Janny Pape said, “By identifying fire and safety risks and prioritizing those risks, fire departments are better positioned to determine
Township of Howick now implementing proactive bylaw enforcement
A hybrid, proactive bylaw enforcement policy is now in place for the Township here.
LWHA announce reopening of Listowel obstetrics
NORTH PERTH – In a post on its social media platforms, Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance…
Inspired by Nature – An Urban Oasis
Interest in nature is gaining momentum as more people realize how important it is to their physical and mental well-being. Nature is also the foundation of our life support system and economy.
Hutton Heights plan of subdivision application approved with conditions
Plans for a new subdivision in the Hutton Heights settlement area have received approval from the Township of North Huron, moving the housing project forward.
Brucelea Haven to get new murals
Bruce County council passed a motion July 4 to “use funds from the Gordon Henry Amrell Trust to design, create and install murals, up to a maximum amount of $70,000” at Brucelea Haven long-term care home.
Listowel now an official home site for rural residency program
Fisher Clinic now officially serves as the home site for a two-year training residency program as of July 1.
Listowel Squash Courts decides to close its doors after struggling to meet commercial code
After renovating his business location in the summer of 2023, Alan McArthur, owner of Listowel Squash Courts, learned he should have applied for building permits ahead of the work to a loft space in the unit he rented. Since then, he says he has been working to rectify these issues.
Local Cadet ascends to new heights
Local air cadet, Travis Bolton of 769 Listowel Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Listowel, is ascending to new heights this summer during the Advanced Aviation Course at Blackdown Cadet Training Centre.
Peabody gives rave reviews for Streetfest – ‘They executed it flawlessly’
Mayor Chris Peabody gave rave reviews to last week’s Summer Streetfest in Walkerton.
North Huron appoints McAllister director of public works
The Township of North Huron appointed a new director of public works on July 15, replacing interim director Chip Wilson, who returned after the abrupt departure of Gregg Furtney, who left to take the chief administration officer (CAO) position in the Town of Minto.
Police called for fake passport used at bank
Members of the Huron County OPP were called to a financial institution in Wingham for a report of possible fraudulent documents and suspicious person on July 16, a police report reads.
