The much-anticipated final report of the third-party review on the Durham Street bridge project came before Bruce County council on March 7.
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IPM 2026 begins to take shape during volunteer meeting
BRUCE COUNTY – The decision to change the March 8 meeting for International Plowing Match and…
February unemployment rate decreases to 4.5 per cent
In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by a 0.3 percentage point to 6.1 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
County says ‘no’ to reduced speed limit in Kurtzville
Last fall, the Municipality of North Perth pleaded to Perth County to reduce speed limits in Kurtzville and increase traffic calming elements.
Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling
With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick updates procedural bylaw, embarks on new strategic plan development
Council updated its procedural bylaw to streamline meetings and reduce the use of paper at the Feb. 20 meeting.
County passes 2024 municipal budget with 5.54% levy increase
The County of Huron council passed its annual municipal budget on March 6, totalling $52,826,607, resulting in a 5.54 per cent levy increase for 2024.
Brockton Deputy Mayor James Lang abruptly resigns
In the closing minutes of the regular council meeting on March 5, Deputy Mayor James Lang announced his resignation, effective immediately.
CLC hears summary of Safety and the Natural Environment Studies and Peer Reviews
SOUTH BRUCE – Senior Environmental Planner from the GHD Peer Review Team, Ian Dobrindt, presented…
Fraser Institute ranks Ontario elementary schools
The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario elementary schools, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province.
$750K in provincial funding to support PC Connect operations
Roughly $749,000 from the province will support the ongoing operations of PC Connect.
Avon Maitland hosts local Skills Ontario competition
In a celebration of craftsmanship and technical skills, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Skills Ontario competition on March 6, which welcomed seven students from four secondary schools.
Kinectrics supports WDH Foundation’s ‘Caring Together’ campaign
Kinectrics Inc. has pledged to donate $75,000 over the next three years to support the ‘Caring Together’ campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital. The Caring Together campaign targets to raise $2.5 million to advance digital imaging
North Perth rolling out branding to boost workforce attraction
A myriad of various branding materials, dedicated to workforce attraction, will be available to local employers by the end of the month on the municipality’s website.
Protect Our Waterways delegation requests paper ballot DGR referendum
A Protect Our Waterways-No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) delegation appeared before South Bruce council on Feb. 26 to share a presentation on the benefits of holding a paper ballot referendum.
