Prof. Susan Glasauer of the University of Guelph and Society of Wetland Scientists made a presentation to Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors on March 21, seeking endorsement of an application to declare the Greenock Swamp a “Wetland of Distinction.”
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Owen Sound to Wiarton transit route funded until the end of the year
Bruce County has agreed to help fund the Grey Transit Route service between Owen Sound and Wiarton until the end of the year, but has stated that without financial support from the province, the route is not sustainable.
Peabody: Notice of motion to come before council on issue of smoking near WDCS
Mayor Chris Peabody said prior to the March 26 meeting of Brockton council, that Coun. Greg McLean would be making a notice of motion regarding the issue of smoking in the vicinity of Walkerton District Community School.
MC board approves 2024 Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy and Sequestration initiatives
Maitland Conservation continues its Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy after receiving a joint report from General Manager Phil Beard and Stewart Locke, conservation areas coordinator.
Performing arts symposium to be held in Minto, May 23-26
Registration is now open for a province-wide performing arts symposium to be held in the Town of Minto in May.
Vance Fund grants $85,260 to hospital CT campaign
The Leland and Thora Vance Fund is carrying on the Vances’ legacy of generous community support with a donation of $85,260 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation. The funds will go towards the ‘Caring Together’ campaign for a CT scanner.
Uber Eats now available in Listowel
As of March 13, residents and visitors to Listowel and Hanover can order delivery from their favourite restaurants as well as everyday essentials including groceries, alcohol, pet supplies and more on Uber Eats.
Nuclear Innovation Institute names Jessica Linthorne as interim CEO
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to announce that Jessica Linthorne has been appointed interim CEO.
OPP say southern Bruce County residents scammed out of $162K by mid-March
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking residents to be mindful of the cons and scams that are attempted every day.
Huron County council approves purchase of new ambulances
Director of Emergency Services, Jeff Horseman, presented a report to county council on March 20 requesting approval to buy two new ambulances using sole-source purchasing.
Eastdale addition on schedule, slated to open September 2024
Listowel’s Eastdale Public School is getting ready for increased capacity coming in the next school year.
Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition presents overview, asks county to join as Regional Collaborative Partner
The newly-appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer from the Nuclear Innovation Institute, Jessica Linthorne, spoke to Huron County councillors on March 20 during the regular council meeting to provide an overview of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC), which she is co-chair of.
Council seeking more information about allowing ATVs on NP trail
Council directed staff to present further information regarding allowing ATVs to use a section of the North Perth trail between Listowel and Atwood at a future council meeting.
2023 North Perth building department deficit totals $830K
North Perth’s incoming Chief Building Official (CBO), Sally McMullen, delivered some tough numbers for council to digest at the March 18 meeting.
Huron County enters into extended payment agreement with province
HURON COUNTY—The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has extended the Community Paramedicine…
