BRUCE COUNTY - Stephanie Keating, the new director of environment for the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), made a presentation to Bruce County council at the Dec. 5 meeting on the Climate Project.
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MPP Rae’s Growing Agritourism Act passes committee unanimously
QUEEN’S PARK - On Dec. 16, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that his bill, the Growing Agritourism Act, 2024, passed third and final reading, and will receive Royal Assent next week.
Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper
1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.
Larsen & Shaw Ltd. donates stars for new recognition wall
WALKERTON - The Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) has announced that Larsen & Shaw has generously donated 1,300 stainless steel stars for the foundation’s new ‘Star is Born’ recognition wall.
Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’
NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.
North Perth Fire Department called to Atwood house fire
ATWOOD - The North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) was called to a house fire on Bowman Court in Atwood on Dec. 13.
HPPH Oral Health Team proposing retrofit of space in Listowel office
The Oral Health Team received notification that an expression of interest submitted for Health Canada’s Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund was successful, according to the Medical Officer of Health report from Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Dec. 13 board meeting.
Newspaper published stories about special market days
With the crisp winter air likely nipping at the cheeks of the townsfolk a century ago, Stratford held two Christmas markets in December of 1924.
Brockton council passes motions on carbon tax, CANDU reactors
BROCKTON - Brockton Council passed two motions and withdrew a third, during the “business arising from the minutes of previous meetings” segment of the Dec. 10 council meeting.
Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission presents 2025 budget to Brockton council
BROCKTON - Dave Hocking, chair of the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and Hanover councillor (and Brockton resident), and Tim Olds, airport manager (and Elmwood deputy fire chief) attended the Dec. 10 meeting of Brockton council to present the 2025 SMA budget.
Postal workers ordered back on the job
OTTAWA - It’s time to shovel out the mail box – the Industrial Relations Board has ordered postal workers back to work, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Ontario to mobilize new volunteer corps for emergencies
TORONTO - Ontario has a new umbrella organization to coordinate volunteer emergency response province wide.
Results of the DGR referendum
South Bruce Council received results of the DGR referendum at a special meeting on Nov. 12. Mayor…
“Field of Dreams” auction raises $120,000 towards Fisher Family Care Centre
The Listowel Agricultural Society presented a cheque for $120,000 toward Listowel doctor…
Christine’s Christmas House – sparking holiday spirit and cheer
HOWICK – There’s a special kind of Christmas happening just outside of Wingham at Christine’s…
