Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company in Listowel continued support for the Monkton Lions A-15 by helping host the club’s annual e-waste fundraiser at the two sites on April 4.
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Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations
Local youth meets prime minister
MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council.
Wendy Weatherall records top euchre score
CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday April 13
Homes for Heroes
LONDON - The London Village for Homes for Heroes officially broke ground in mid-March (right photo) and is still on track to open late this summer.
Close games played at senior cards
WALKERTON - Euchre scores were close on April 8 in the Seniors’ Room at the Walkerton Library.
Principles for sale (slightly used)
Dear Editor: Reading in some daily newspapers about former federal Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu’s apparent political pivot, brought to mind an old Groucho Marx line: “Those are my principles… and if you don’t like them, I have others.”
Perth County weighs the options between Notice of Intent, permit processes for revised tree injury bylaw
STRATFORD - The bulk of the nearly three-hour-long Perth County Council meeting on April 2 was spent discussing changes to the tree injury bylaw, specifically whether a notice of intent or permit process should be used, or not.
County of Bruce urges residents not to forget about livestock when planning for emergencies
BRUCE COUNTY - Emergencies like tornadoes, floods, wildfires or extended power outages can have serious impacts. Not only on people, but on livestock too.
Perth County remuneration, expenses total $250K
STRATFORD - The Municipal Act requires municipalities and counties to report annually on all remuneration paid to council members for their participation in council meetings; expenses incurred from outside committees and boards; as well as Canadian Pension Plan and Employer Health Tax payments.
Local residents honour Vimy Veterans
WALKERTON - On Thursday, April 9, two local men with military connections stood at the Walkerton cenotaph, in the cold rain, to honour those who fought at Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Conservation board chair says municipalities will ‘continue to pay the bill and have less say’ after merger
STRATFORD - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), represented by chair Brian Petrie, explained to Perth County Council how the amalgamation of conservation authorities would impact the county in a presentation during council’s April 2 meeting.
Roots of Bruce agricultural learning event provides unique student experience
WALKERTON - The 31st edition of Roots of Bruce will be held on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at the Walkerton Agricultural Buildings, located at 206 Durham Street West in Walkerton.
North Perth Council seeking more information before reducing speed limits to 40km/h on municipal roads, 30km/h in school zones
LISTOWEL - North Perth Councillors agreed to survey residents and seek out more information about local driving statistics from police before reducing the speed limits on urban municipal roads to 40km/h and 30km/h in school safety zones.
East Ridge growth driving local economic development
WALKERTON - The economic development office in Brockton has been busy so far this year. A report prepared by Christine Brandt, community development co-ordinator, presented at the March 24 meeting of council, provided an update on several programs and areas of interest.
