Restoring a beautiful old house that used to be a dairy, has been a labour of love for Teresa Bushey, who assisted her husband Mike in the renovation project.
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County seeks input on arts and culture from local residents
Bruce County continues to expand and enhance cultural opportunities and resources through its Cultural Action Plan and is eager to hear from the public about the current state of arts and culture in the region.
County approves plan to build new residence on agricultural parcel
Bruce County council took the unusual action of voting contrary to a staff recommendation regarding a planning matter at the July 4 meeting.
Livingston Park refurbishment to be added to 2025 budget talks
Resident correspondence asked council to consider upgrades to Livingston Park in Listowel and council will further consider that request through the 2025 budget process.
Perth County OPP lay 217 traffic-related charges during Road Safety Week
All members of the Perth County OPP took part in the Canada Road Safety Week campaign June 21 to July 1.
Listowel Memorial Hospital to receive funding for upgrades and repairs
On July 3, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced hospitals throughout Perth and Wellington Counties will receive over $6.1 million in funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) and Exceptional Circumstances Project (ECP) Grant – $3,247,864 going toward the Listowel Memorial
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth urging adoption, seeking foster homes as centres hit capacity
With around 200 animals in their care and both centres at capacity, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) is hosted a same-day, walk-in adoption event on Wednesday, July 10. The HSKWSP is urging community members to consider adopting or becoming a foster parent as they
Perth County program aims to develop a map of AED locations, improve accessibility
Perth County Paramedic Service aims to revamp the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program. This effort will ensure consistent service delivery to the public, enhance accessibility, and ensure that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public places comply with provincial requirements.
GBPH notified of one fatal, three non-fatal drug poisonings over past five days
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of one fatal and three non-fatal drug poisonings in the area over the previous five days.
North Perth to allow credit card payment for select services
Staff recommended, and council agreed, to allow the municipality to accept credit card payments for select services.
Council endorses housing action plan focused on fostering environment to increase number and affordability of homes
Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, together with colleagues Tina Metcalfe, director of human resources; Jack Van Dorp, manager of land use, planning and development; and Tania Dickson, housing services manager, presented Bruce County’s housing action plan to council at the July 4 m
Perth Line 86 road resurfacing planned for August
Perth Line 86 road reconstruction, originally planned for early this year, has been pushed back to late summer.
Citizens’ concerns voiced in Letters to the Editor
Since the eighteenth century North American newspapers have been printing letters to the editor. They also printed private letters from well-known citizens, or during times of war, letters home from soldiers at the front.
Two ladies strive for 2024-25 Listowel Fair Ambassador sash
One of the highlights of any big rural event is the crowning of the ambassador.
Conners face of PSA promoting working smoke alarms
PGA golf pro Corey Conners is the face of a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) that aims to promote the importance of working smoke alarms.
