The Jan. 19 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) annual general meeting (AGM) included a celebration of accomplishments from 2023, and milestones that have been achieved.
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Physician recruitment committee makes funding request to South Bruce
Council received a brief update from the Physician and Retention Committee of Brockton and South Bruce on Jan. 9.
Hanover council looks at old JDSS property
The meeting of Hanover council on Jan. 15 included discussion about the old John Diefenbaker Secondary School (JDSS) property.
Peabody focuses on health care, natural gas expansion, proposed trades training centre during ROMA conference
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and warden of Bruce County, took a few minutes Tuesday morning to speak with the Herald-Times during a very busy Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.
Bruce County council hears staff update on housing supply, affordability
The message in the county’s community development office update on housing supply and affordability was clear – all but the higher income categories will have a problem with affordability in ownership or rental, but the county has a plan to deal with that.
Brockton takes initial look at 2024 draft budget
Brockton council took its first look at the draft 2024 budget during a special meeting on Jan. 16.
Saugeen Conservation adopts 2024 budget at AGM
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) had a busy and successful year, with plenty of challenges in 2023; 2024 promises more of the same.
Ice oval opens (briefly) in Walkerton
The Brockton skating trail, at the new location on the ball diamonds behind the Walkerton arena, is open, as weather permits. Following a week of extreme cold and snow, conditions weren’t the best, but the warmer temperatures and a hint of sunshine Sunday brought out skaters eager to try the trail –
Listowel musician, business owner releases second EP
Jevon Coxon has taken inspiration in the wise words of many people over the years.
North Perth home sales on upward trend
The real estate market in North Perth is showing signs of an upward trend following a fourth straight month of solid sales.
Perth County reviews $16.9M capital budget
Manager of Finance Corey Bridges shared that the 2024 capital budget is $16.9 million, and includes 37 projects, with $10.5 million funded from reserves; $2.42 million funded from Canada Community Building Fund, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and municipal partners, and; $4.1 million funded
Three-storey residential/commercial development of long-time vacant lot reviewed at NP council
In a public meeting to discuss the development of 670 Main St. E. in Listowel, there were no signs of opposition, from council or the public.
Mayor says ‘Let’s not put the cart before the horse’ in Listowel Gardens’ ask for support
Council’s work to develop a housing-focused Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has piqued the interest of a local developer.
United Way report states Perth-Huron has most frequent rates of racial discrimination in SWO
A new report from the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) states the region experienced the most frequent rates of discrimination, with 42 per cent of such incidents happening in the work place.
Event to benefit victims of recent Krotz Street house fire
The community of Listowel has always looked after its own, particularly in times of great need. Following a Jan. 7 residential fire that affected three families in town, members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, the local Lutheran church and other community members are organizing a fundraiser to
