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Proposed development for lands adjacent to Kincardine Airport discussed by county council
In the wake of a presentation from David Hocking on the Saugeen Municipal Airport at Brockton council, there’s another airport in Bruce County that’s getting some attention.
South Bruce appoints new firefighters
Council here appointed Erika Strucke, Samuel Thompson, Simon Milley, Nicole Weishar and Cameron Hogg as Firefighters for the Municipality of South Bruce at their Dec. 10 meeting.
Final performance of The Sound of Music wows sold out crowd
After a season of seven running performances, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, The Sound of Music, closed with sell-out audiences over its final run this past weekend at the Hanover Community Players.
Hanover man faces murder charge
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hanover Police Service (HPS) have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.
Brockton moves forward with implementing development charges
Cash-strapped municipalities have been looking at ways to pay for the infrastructure developers need, without saddling existing taxpayers with the entire burden.
Howick Council to keep April ice at Howick Community Centre, searching out grant opportunities for hiring summer students
Council here recently received two reports from Recreation Facilities Supervisor Brady Ropp regarding the Howick Community Centre.
December welcomes Maple Syrup Day
Did you know? Canada’s National Maple Syrup Day is in December.
Looking back on 2024: The Listowel Banner’s Year in Review
PERTH COUNTY - The Listowel Banner would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 2025 as we take a look back on an eventful year in 2024.
North Huron proceeding to allow staff discretion on when winter burial rate will be charged
When it comes down to winter burials at the cemeteries in North Huron, council here will be proceeding with giving the director of public works and facilities the authority to use discretion on when winter burial rates would be charged based on weather conditions.
Apartments for youth in HPCAS care set aside in new affordable apartment complex
Huron County Director of Social and Property Services Barbara Hall presented a report to county council at the Dec. 18 regular meeting.
As economic pessimism declines, two-in-five say they are ‘worse off’ than last year
CANADA - As the federal government prepares to update Canadians on its financial books heading into the new year, Canadians begin to shop amidst a GST holiday. Despite signs the financial burdens on Canadian households from previous years of inflation have eased, they are not fully abated.
Police seek information on harassment, indecent act incidents in Blyth
BLYTH – Huron County OPP is investigating a series of incidents that took place here between Nov.…
Atwood United Church family donate to Elma Township Public School breakfast program
NORTH PERTH - Thanks to the generosity of the Atwood United Church family through their Loose Change Blessings offering, a donation of $500 was made to the Elma Township Public School breakfast program.
Eastdale Kindergarten crew stage lively Christmas Concert
LISTOWEL - Eastdale Public School Kindergarten students put on a holiday show for friends and family on Dec. 17.
