The Ontario Court of Appeals dismissed the appeals of the Government of Ontario, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula and two landowners from a lower-court ruling that Saugeen First Nations was wrongfully dispossessed of approximately 1.4 miles of Sauble Beach after signing Treaty 72 in 1854.
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Basketeers campaign a success with 130 baskets donated
The Stratford and Perth County Basketeers campaign wrapped up last week, with a total of 130 laundry baskets filled with personal and household necessities and $1,200 in gift cards donated to Emily Murphy House and The Optimism Place.
Marie McKertcher awarded Silver Quill by NMC
After enjoying a turkey dinner at her company Christmas party on Dec. 6, Marie McKertcher was presented with a Silver Quill Award by Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett.
HPPH to annually commemorate Indigenous dates of significance
At its recent Dec. 13 board meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) pulled a staff report out of the agenda for discussion.
HPPH Oral Health Team proposing retrofit of space in Listowel office
The Oral Health Team received notification that an expression of interest submitted for Health Canada’s Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund was successful, according to the Medical Officer of Health report from Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dec. 13 board meeting.
“Field of Dreams” auction raises $120,000 towards Fisher Family Care Centre
The Listowel Agricultural Society presented a cheque for $120,000 toward Listowel doctor…
Christine’s Christmas House – sparking holiday spirit and cheer
HOWICK – There’s a special kind of Christmas happening just outside of Wingham at Christine’s…
Retirements lead to closing of Newry Vet Clinic after over 40 years of community service
NORTH PERTH – With the recent news of Newry Veterinary Service closing and the retirement of its…
Howick Township seeing an increase in suspected dumped animals
Scrolling through the “What’s Up Listowel” page on Facebook on Nov. 8, many community members came across a post re-shared of two dogs dumped in a ditch on Malcolm Line between Orange Hill road and Salem Road in Howick Township, along with a bag of garbage.
Lions Club donates to Imagination Foundation- announces ‘Holly Dolly Donut’ team up
LISTOWEL – The Lions Club of Listowel are donating partial proceeds from their Lotto that wrapped…
