The province released the final, new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) back on Aug. 20, and it took effect on Oct. 20. This is to replace the PPS which came into effect May 1, 2020.
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Catholic school board appoints new director of education
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board recently announced that Karen Tigani has been appointed as its director of education, effective February 24, 2025.
Trump transgressions ignored
I’d like to write a column explaining how Americans made such a counter intuitive choice for…
Listowel Agricultural Society Huron County Food Bank receive FCC AgriSpirit funds
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 82 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects, one of which is going to the Listowel Agricultural Society, and another towards the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre Inc.
Time to turn our attention to Canadian elections
The American presidential election is over, and a lot of Canadians are still reeling in shock.…
South Bruce Council receives “willing host” vote for DGR
Council here received the official results of the South Bruce referendum during a special meeting on Nov. 12.
Human trafficking information night sheds light on understanding and identifying local issue
Perth County OPP hosted a human trafficking information night at Mitchell District High School on Oct. 29.
Launch of the Huron Perth & Area Unattached Care Clinics
In a step to address the growing shortage of family doctors and nurse practitioners, the Huron Perth & Area Ontario Health Team (HPA-OHT) recently announced the launch of the Unattached Care Clinics (UCC).
We will remember
Canada Day is when we celebrate being Canadian – cake with strawberry jam, games and sparklers…
Ironmen hammer Hawks 8-1
The Wingham Ironmen displayed a high-octane offense in a Friday night road game, downing the Mitchell Hawks 8- 1 in Provincial Junior Hockey League action on Nov. 1.
Local municipalities receive OCIF allocations
Municipalities in Huron-Bruce riding will receive a total of $21,481,930 to help them renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure, states an Oct. 31 press release from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson.
Vance Fund donates $85,260 to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation
The Vance Fund donated $85,260 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation to help upgrade the hospital’s fleet of vital signs monitors.
A look back at the 1924 Greenock Swamp forest fire
While what was considered the largest fire in Bruce County history blazed on, it somehow was not the hottest item in a variety of local newspapers of that time. The reports of public drunkenness, and drama between newspaper editors breaking the news across the province, were red hot.
Collision yields impaired driving charge
Huron County OPP has charged a West Perth resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a single vehicle collision into a ditch in the early morning hours of Oct. 20, a police report reads.
Huron County issues report to community on homelessness
The County of Huron is dedicated to tackling the complex issues of homelessness, poverty, and housing instability in Huron County.
