HURON-PERTH - The living wage residents of this region has pushed past $23 per hour according to the United Way.
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Tax Holiday: Relief for Consumers, Challenges for Businesses
HURON COUNTY - The federal government’s recent announcement of the GST/HST holiday, a temporary relief from sales tax on specific items from Dec. 14 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025, represents “significant challenges for businesses,” according to a press release from the Huron Chamber of Commerce.
Perth County council authorizes staff to tender $11 million in 2025 capital projects
STRATFORD - Perth County Council took its first look at 2025 capital budget at the Nov. 21 meeting.
Hells Angels, Red Devils members face charges, weapons seized
KITCHENER/SEAFORTH - Four members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (MC) and one member of the Red Devils MC have been charged with robbery and a total of 17 firearms, ammunition and other prohibited devices were seized following a September incident in Cambridge, a police report states.
Remembering the Montreal massacre
We know some of the victims’ stories, or at least the bits police and sometimes family members and witnesses share with the media.
Police investigate fatal collision on Brockton Concession 2
BROCKTON – South Bruce OPP and EMS were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Nov. 20 at 8:47 a.m. on Concession 2.
Bluewater District School Board hosts second Black student forum
FLESHERTON - Bluewater District School Board hosted its second annual Black student forum at Grey Highlands Secondary School on Nov. 14. Over 120 people attended, including students from Kincardine District Senior School, and Walkerton District Community School.
Goderich man faces multiple sexual assault charges, police believe there are more victims in Huron
GODERICH/HURON COUNTY - On Oct. 25, Huron County OPP began an investigation involving a series of victims in the Huron County area, a police report reads.
County offers winter road information
BRUCE COUNTY - As the winter season arrives in Bruce County and weather conditions begin to impact roadways, the Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services Department is reminding the traveling public to monitor road and weather conditions on the Bruce County Winter Road Conditions webpa
Council approves draft fees and charges bylaw; chooses new water storage option
NORTH HURON - The Township of North Huron held a special meeting of council on Friday, Nov. 22, to discuss the proposed fees and charges bylaw, hear updates on the ongoing water system upgrades, and officially appoint the Director of Legislative Services and Clerk Carson Lamb as the Interim Chief Ad
County launches landlord engagement survey; landlords in Huron County encouraged to participate
HURON COUNTY - A landlord engagement survey has been launched by Huron County in recognition of National Housing Day on Nov. 22.
Cycs topple first-place Lincolns at home, Maroons on the road
LISTOWEL - In the latest “Battle of Perth County” the Listowel Cyclones once again emerged victorious.
The Salvation Army will hold first Christmas radiothon with 100.1 The Ranch
LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army in Listowel has announced its inaugural radiothon fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be broadcast live from Walmart Listowel.
SVCA submits 2025 budget with projected rise in levy
FORMOSA - In a marathon meeting that went well past its usual 4 p.m. on Nov. 21, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors approved its draft budget, which will be submitted to member municipalities for review.
Local lacrosse players make first-ever CUFLA rookie all-star team
Nathan Coverdale and Logan “Chachi” Reyes met while playing for North Perth Outlaws Minor Lacrosse. Both were recently selected to the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association’s Rookie All-Star team.
