The chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.
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Original artwork unveiled to mark land acknowledgement
WALKERTON - A young artist, 17-year-old Kennedy Cameron-Nashkewa of Saugeen First Nation, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Bruce County Council to unveil her new work, Aki Ogichidaa, commissioned by the county to commemorate the formal introduction of the Bruce County land acknowledgement.
Rae announces over $13.3 million in infrastructure funding for Perth-Wellington
Perth-Wellington - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced on Sept. 19 that local municipalities would be receiving $13.3 million in infrastructure funding from the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).
Community Connectors, library host welcoming event
WINGHAM - The Alice Munro Library was filled with laughter, friendly faces and unity on Thursday Sept. 18 during a Welcoming Week event dubbed Meet Your Neighbour Night. The event was hosted by the Wingham Community Connectors and the Huron County Library.
Council approves new street names, one in honour of Raymond Walter
LISTOWEL - Council has approved the five street names in the Countryside Meadows subdivision to be constructed north east of Listowel – one of which is in honour of North Perth Firefighter Raymond Walter who died in the line of duty on March 17, 2011.
Wingham Smokies wrap up 50th ball season
WINGHAM - The Wingham Smokies club played its 50th season this year, marking half a century of friends getting together to unwind after work in the summer and play a little slow pitch.
Over $3 million pledged to local health organizations by province
HURON-BRUCE - Local MPP Lisa Thompson recently announced funding of $3,010,700 to local health organizations to connect patients with primary care physicians.
Barons down Ironmen 5-1
The Wingham Ironmen were downed 5-1 by the Hanover Barons in Provincial Junior Hockey League action over the weekend.
Chepstow Lions Walk for Dog Guides
The Chepstow Lions held their annual fundraising Walk for Dog Guides on Sept. 21.
Hospice dream for south-central Grey-Bruce now has a timeline: groundbreaking in 2026
WALKERTON - The annual meeting of Saugeen Hospice Inc. on Sept. 18 provided a community update that made it clear the dream of a residential hospice in the area is close to becoming reality.
Grain bin safety – protecting lives during busy harvest season
As combines roll and trucks line the roads, fall is the busiest and most dangerous time of the year on farms across North Perth. While the focus is often on getting the crops out of the fields, it’s equally important to think about what happens once that grain is in storage.
Council divided as Perth County approves Trowbridge subdivision
STRATFORD - Last month, the council of the Municipality of North Perth did not voice concerns after taking the first look at the plans for a rural subdivision. The same can not be said about Perth County.
Oil lamp collector illuminates local history with rare lighting artifacts at historical society event
WINGHAM - In a dimly lit room at the Wingham library, local history came brilliantly to life as collector Grant Goodick unveiled a dazzling array of antique oil lamps. Each artifact was a window into the past, revealing the technological innovation and daily life in the late 19th century.
Childcare spots opened, meeting Huron’s childcare growth plan
Huron County’s Directed Growth Plan for childcare, adopted as mandated by the Province of Ontario, has seen numerous new child care spaces created across the county in locations identified as needing those developments.
Spooky season is upon us
“Spooky Season” is upon us! Perth County has seen its fair share of ghastly and ghostly stories throughout its history.
