On the evening of Aug. 11, directors of the Belmore Arena Board, members of South Bruce council and staff from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) met at the Belmore Community Centre for a formal cheque presentation to acknowledge the Community Well-Being funding that council allocated
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North Huron receives $100,000 for washroom upgrades
Jamie McCarthy, North Huron’s director of public works, presented some good news to council at its Aug. 9 meeting.
Jack Stecho named People’s Party candidate in Huron-Bruce
The People’s Party of Canada have nominated Jack Stecho as their candidate in Huron-Bruce for the upcoming federal election on Sept. 20.
Liberals nominate James Rice as Huron-Bruce MP candidate
The Liberal Party has announced its candidate for the Huron-Bruce riding in the upcoming federal election.
Ben Lobb seeking re-election as Huron-Bruce MP
Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb will seek re-election in the upcoming federal election.
South Bruce to use NWMO funding for landfill compactor
Municipal staff presented two projects that would be suitable for the NWMO funding agreement at the Aug. 10 council meeting.
Council discuss supporting before, after school program in Teeswater
Council passed a motion to support a before and after school program in Teeswater, as a one-year pilot project, should the registration numbers show the program will be financially feasible.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation provides update to CLC on consultation
April Root-Thompson from the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Environment Office provided an update to the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) and interested community members on Aug. 5.
CMHA Ontario revokes charter from Huron-Perth
The board of directors for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is revoking the charter of CMHA Huron Perth, formally terminating the agreement between CMHA Ontario and the branch effective six months from now.
‘The Wicked Ride’ takes to the road this weekend
The Wicked Ride 2021 is set to roll yet again this weekend, with over 100 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the province set to embark on a cruise throughout the area to see just what Huron and Perth counties have to offer.
Truth and Reconciliation: Call to Action No. 6 stalled
The recent discovery of Indigenous children’s bodies at several former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) across Canada and the United States has increased the necessity to look deeper into the abuse and murder that took place at these schools...
‘Home sales came back down to earth’
Home sales in Huron-Perth have come “back down to earth” from last July’s unprecedented record number of home sales.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Majority of AMDSB students returning to in-person learning in September
The majority of students enrolled in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are returning to in-person learning this fall.
AMDSB looking for host families for international students
The Avon Maitland District School Board’s International Education program is looking for support from households in Huron and Perth counties to provide homes for international secondary students for the 2021-22 school year.
