Council here approved a motion to authorize the sale of municipality-owned lands to Hodgins Building Centre, a local business with locations in Wingham and Lucknow, at its Nov. 4 regular council meeting, part of the concluding steps to wrap up the sale that’s been in the works since the summer.
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North Huron celebrates community spirit with Volunteer Appreciation Night
The Township of North Huron celebrated community spirit on Nov. 5 at the Blyth Memorial Hall, with members of 33 different organizations attending this first-time event that highlighted the “heartbeat” of the community, its volunteers.
Ladies Day Out – The Power of Laughter has crowd in ‘well sewn’ stitches
LISTOWEL – Huron Perth District Women’s Institute held their annual top fundraising event at…
Christmas preparations for Santa begin with ‘Snowflake Social’
LISTOWEL – Listowel Parkview Gardens hosted a ‘Snowflake Social’ on the evening of Nov. 7.…
The forgotten story of the Farmerettes – independent film We Lend a Hand plays at sold-out Norgan theatre
Documentary continues to draw large crowds as momentum grows throughout Canada
Local figure skater recognized by Walkerton for outstanding performances
Josie Girodat, a member of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club, is presented with a certificate of recognition by Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
United Way announces new living wage for Huron, Perth
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) and the Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) are announcing the region’s new living wage of $24.60 an hour, up from $23.05 last year.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre still challenged by agency staff fees
BRUCE-GREY – South Bruce Grey Health Centre is still dealing with fees for agency nurses.
World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters
Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.
County approves slightly amended MOU with Kincardine, Saugeen Shores regarding Bruce C
WALKERTON - Bruce County Coun. Kenneth Craig (Kincardine) told Bruce County council at the Nov. 6 meeting that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the county, and municipalities of Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, would benefit all of Bruce County.
The Elma Township War Memorial
On Nov. 11, millions of people across the Country gather to pay tribute to the Canadians that have…
Nine per cent of AMDSB Grades 7-12 students report having been sexually harassed at school, 20% experienced stereotyping, prejudice or discrimination
SEAFORTH - Every two years, the Ministry of Education requires school boards to survey students from Grades 4 to 12. The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees reviewed the data collected at its Oct. 28 meeting.
School transition committees seek feedback
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s Board of Trustees learned at its Oct. 28 meeting that two committees have been meeting to ease the transition of Listowel Grade 7 and 8 students to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in September 2026.
Ironmen swap wins with first-place Hanover Barons over weekend
Despite dropping two of three games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen were able to hold on to fourth place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
Remembrance day memorial in Brucelea Haven honours local soldier
WALKERTON - In honour of her late husband who served overseas, Catherine Regier organized a display outside her door at Brucelea Haven for Remembrance Day.
