LONDON – West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.
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Local run club hosts a Try-A-Triathlon event
LISTOWEL - A group from the local Saturday Morning Runners run club organized and participated in a Try-A-Triathlon event at the Listowel Memorial Park on July 20.
Howick to partner with Hanover for technical rescue services
HOWICK – Howick Township will enter into an agreement with the Town of Hanover to provide specialized technical rescue services, with officials calling the partnership the most practical and cost-effective way to ensure residents have access to specialized emergency response capabilities.
‘Window of opportunity’ closing for Pinkerton dam repair
PINKERTON – Time is running out to get the Pinkerton dam repaired this year.
Elma Express U17 Girls compete in Mitchell Girls Fastball Invitational
MITCHELL – The Elma Express U17 Girls recently competed in the Mitchell Girls Fastball Invitational.
North Perth councillor moves to increase public sector salary disclosures to $200K
LISTOWEL – North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell spoke to an item within the July 20 consent agenda package, which seeks to adjust public sector salary disclosure based on inflation.
Community newspaper need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post
TORONTO – Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.
Ontario accepting applications for Regional Development Program
MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson, shared a press release on July 8 detailing the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s announcement that a new round of applications is now open for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF), and the Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Co
Annual review tracks progress on infrastructure planning and investments
TEESWATER – South Bruce council received its annual Asset Management Program review on July 14 from Manager of Finance Mike McMurren, outlining the municipality’s progress in implementing its Asset Management Plan...
North Perth council supports manufacturing company application to rework former feed mill property
LISTOWEL – West End Manufacturing is looking to retrofit a former feed mill property to support its new location.
Area hospitals to receive $6.2 million in funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The Ontario government is investing over $6.2 million to support improved operations and reduced wait times at Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Listowel Memorial Hospital and the North Wellington Health Care Corporation.
Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards
Late last month, Huron County council recognized 48 staff members with special awards for serving the county for at least 10 years.
New park approved for Listowel’s west end
LISTOWEL – A new park will be constructed in Listowel’s west end, off of Twamley Street.
Canada Post and the shuttering of community newspapers
The shuttering of Winnipeg’s Community Review means 200,000 households will no longer get the benefit of a free community newspaper delivered to their door. It also means that more than 800 people who deliver the paper and their families will be affected.
HPPH seeking community feedback on sexual health clinics
Residents of Huron and Perth counties are invited to share their feedback through an online survey that opened on July 13.
