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
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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.
Medical students explore rural medicine, life in Listowel
Listowel’s Discovery Week students were in town June 3 to 6, observing at the Listowel Memorial Hospital as well as with the Listowel Wingham & Area Family Health Team at the Fisher Primary Care Clinic in Listowel.
Update provided on safety and well-being plan
Alexis Cook, co-ordinator of Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Planning (CSWBP) committee, presented Bruce County council with an update on what’s happened over the past year, and key priorities for the coming year.
Security concerns evident at SGBHC’s annual meeting
The 26th annual meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 26 was different from past meetings.
Howick student winner of OMHA-Dairy Farmers of Ontario $5,000 post-secondary bursary
Multi-sport athlete, Gillian Dinsmore of Howick, is being highlighted for her accomplishments in minor hockey. Dinsmore plays rep hockey in Howick and also high school hockey, volleyball and basketball at FE Madill Secondary School.
Listowel Legion, Catch the Ace fund donates $10,000 to Listowel Memorial Arena Park
LISTOWEL – A donation of $10,000 was recently presented by the Listowel Legion and the branch’s…
Former Warden Robert McTavish contributed to rural 911 establishment
Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz has issued a statment on the passing of former warden and county council member Robert “Bob’ McTavish, who died on June 25.
Atwood Canada Day parade, celebrations in photos
(Nicole Beswitherick photos) ATWOOD – The Atwood Lions Club held its 67th Canada Day celebration…
Howick Township now enforcing swimming pool enclosure bylaw
Township council accepted a report and approved bylaw no. 38-2024, a swimming pool enclosure bylaw, at its June 25 meeting.
Playground fundraising goal reached for North Perth Westfield
A fundraising committee has reached its latest target goal so there is more playground equipment on the way to North Perth Westfield Elementary School.
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice: cyclists invited to ‘pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count’
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice is a new event for cycling enthusiasts to “pedal for a purpose, and make the journey count.”
