Community Living North Perth wants to build an 8-10 unit residential building with both individual apartments as well as shared areas specifically for people with developmental disabilities.
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Elma Township PS hosts community electives
The community has come together to broaden the horizons of students at Elma Township Public School. The school implemented a new trial program for their students in Grades 5 - 8. The ‘Community Electives’ program offered students a glimpse of new skills and hobbies. The three-week program was held o
Independent MC thanks community for ongoing breakfast club support
WINGHAM—The Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) was back in the community on Friday, April 19,…
Walkerton Capitals U11 are WOAA Tier 1 champions
The Walkerton Capitals U11 team competed in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championships April 5-7, having qualified with a 4-1 win over Saugeen Shores in the WOAA final representing Tier 1.
Tipi-raising event held near Gowanstown
Kaswentha/Two Row Now, a group of Indigenous and local allies who have been gathering information and creating events designed to address Truth and Reconciliation in the Huron-Perth areas, has reached a significant milestone.
Regional organizations promote equitable access to tax services
It’s tax season and most people are busy doing their own taxes or paying someone to do them. However, since access to tax services is not equitable, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and Poverty to Prosperity Huron Perth (P2P) are spreading the word about an existing service available to residents who
Wingham restaurant owner back in court
Stephen Hill, owner of Buck and Jo’s restaurant in downtown Wingham, was back in court on Apr. 15 for the second part of his appeal hearing.
MC Board reviews changes to Conservation Authority Act
The Maitland Conservation (MC) board of directors reviewed the results of the new singular Conservation Authority Regulations that now replaces MVCA’s previous Regulations (Ontario Regulation 164/06 and R.R.O. Reg 117) and associated changes to the Conservation Authorities Act at the regular MC boar
Peabody irked by comments at joint meeting on airport future
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview on April 23 that his council “will not be as open to dialogue” regarding the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport following the joint meeting of the councils of West Grey, Hanover and Brockton on April 17.
South Bruce resident faces weapons charges
A 42-year-od South Bruce resident faces several weapons-related charges in connection with an incident here last month.
Airport would be better under private ownership
The tri-council meeting last week regarding the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport was an excellent start, as the public, excepting pilots who fly there, may not have had a full understanding of our airport (officially an “aerodrome” as classified by Transport Canada and not eligible for any federa
Rotary Club donates to Sistema Walkerton to help local students access violin lessons
Rotary Club of Walkerton has made a significant donation to help reduce barriers to professional violin lessons for local elementary students.
Local man to play pool for 30 hours, raising money for ALS
Billiards is an activity that can be enjoyed at all ages and by players of all different levels of skills. Playing for a couple hours is fun - playing all night, even better. But for 30 hours? Now, that’s a commitment - an accomplishment that Ty Cross is aiming to complete from 10 a.m. on May 4 to 4
Two local musicians launch new fundraising CD
Tom Traversy and Pat McNinch are men on a mission – to make sure Canada’s heroes – the men and women who have served in this country’s military – receive the treatment they deserve when they transition back to civilian life.
Roots of Bruce introduces students to agriculture
Roots of Bruce is a memorable event for the hundreds of Grade 5 students who get an up-close-and-personal introduction to agriculture – so memorable, in fact, that many of them come back a few years later as high school volunteers, helping out with the two-day event.
