LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
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HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
South Bruce U18, U15 Blades set sights on provincial championships
After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.
South Bruce to invest $8 million from NWMO through ONE Investments firm
After a presentation from representatives of ONE Investment, the only organization permitted by the province to participate in certain investment plans on behalf of municipalities, South Bruce Council approved an investment policy with the group.
South Bruce Council honorariums, expenses top $100,000 in 2024
In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.
North Perth to review its use of X with all corporate communications, rather than instigate specific review
LISTOWEL - A letter requesting North Perth consider deleting its X social media account in a show of Canadian solidarity was discussed by council on March 24.
Landfill life expectancy at 13.5 years
An annual report on the Teeswater-Culross landfill prompted some questions from South Bruce Council regarding the life expectancy of the site.
Development charges to proceed despite concerns
Despite concerns about how development charges could impact future growth of the municipality, South Bruce Council voted in favour of continuing with the process of creating said charges.
Listowel U7 Grey Kings bring home some success from south of the boarder
BUFFALO - On March 28-30, the Listowel U7 Grey Kings played in the Outdoor River Classic Tournament in Buffalo, New York. The team faced some stiff competition throughout the weekend, but worked hard and found a way to tie and win a game. The Grey Kings were narrowly edged out of the Bronze quarter
South Bruce Council nixes plan for water tower due to budget
Due to budgetary concerns, the council of the Municipality of South Bruce has decided to abandon a project that would have seen an elevated tower built in Teeswater to provide water storage and higher water pressure in the village’s water system.
U11 Predators come from behind to take WOAA Championship
MILVERTON - On March 21, the Central Perth Predators U11 Rep defeated the Goderich Sailors in a thrilling come from behind game 3 win, scoring 3 goals in the last 3:54 seconds of the game to force overtime and then scoring 18 seconds in overtime to win 4-3 for the WOAA Championship.
North Perth signs extension for PC Connect
LISTOWEL - Heading in the opposite direction from Perth County, North Perth signed a Community Transportation Service Agreement Extension with the City of Stratford and Town of St. Marys to allow for the continuation of public transportation services provided through Voyago until the end of the year
Council approves physician housing request, despite mayor’s concerns
LISTOWEL - After several lengthy conversations, spanning multiple council meetings, North Perth Council voted to approve a request from the Listowel Memorial Hospital (LMH) for $50,000 annually to support housing for resident doctors in training.
U11 Cyclones heading for OMHA tourney
After a season full of big wins, the Listowel U11 Cyclones are pursuing the highest accolade for a team in their position: Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) gold.
North Perth names new streets after veterans in new subdivision west of Listowel
LISTOWEL - The next step in the process of developing Listowel’s west end was just passed, as council approved the names of the planned streets within the new subdivision.
