WALKERTON - Residents in Bruce County know extreme weather conditions. Temperatures can plunge below –30°C in the winter, often with biting windchill and blinding snow that closes roads. In the summer, temperatures can soar past 30°C, with humidity pushing the discomfort even higher.
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Council directs staff to investigate organic waste transfer station at landfill to accommodate green bin program
LISTOWEL - Seventy-two per cent of those surveyed by the Municipality of North Perth said they do not compost at home, yet, council supported staff’s recommendation at the Nov. 3 council meeting to continue to investigate the implementation of a green bin collection program because of its environmen
Nov. 3 Young at Heart card scores
CHEPSTOW - Card scores for the Young at Heart Euchre & Solo Club for Monday Nov. 3 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.
Walkerton Legion donates $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 in Walkerton recently presented a cheque for $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice.
Hanover Community Players’ School of Rock to premiere Nov. 28
HANOVER - Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock provides opportunity to see the talent this area has to offer on stage at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
GBS rehearse for upcoming program Almost Christmas set for Nov. 13 – 16
GREY BRUCE - Members of the Grey Bruce Singers are quickly reaching that time of year when they can offer their audiences an opportunity to think about the reason for Christmas and to experience the joy and wonderful music that goes with the season - It’s Almost Christmas!
Bruce County Council to discuss MOU with Saugeen Shores, Kincardine at meeting
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council has discussed on numerous occasions, including meetings for the county’s new Official Plan, the impact of major projects such as Bruce C on the communities that surround it.
Listowel Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 makes donation to local schools for snack/breakfast program
LISTOWEL - Listowel Legion Second Vice-President Rick Kelly recently presented cheques to four local elementary schools.
Walkerton District Community School students enjoy monster march
The Walkerton District Community School was filled with marching monsters and other fun characters for the Halloween parade on Oct. 31.
Legion Poppy Fund supports veterans, special projects
WALKERTON - Poppy and Remembrance are busy times at Walkerton Legion Branch 102, as it is with every other Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Enbridge Gas teams up with North Perth Fire Department to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
Enbridge Gas Ontario, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the North Perth Fire Department recently announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Bold action needed to tackle housing crisis
Dear Editor: I’ve seen how the housing crisis has deeply affected our community. More and more people are being pushed into homelessness, and it feels like everyone is falling behind.
Howick applying for grant, hoping to install generator switches at local community centres
HOWICK - Fire Chief and Manager of Development and Protective Services Josh Kestner came to council here on Oct. 21 to ask for approval for staff to apply under the 2025 Ontario Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) program.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 6 Turnbacks
From November 2, 1988.
The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.
