Heads of council in North Perth, North Huron, Brockton and South Bruce are among those slated to receive “strong mayor powers’ under a proposal announced by the provincial government on April 9.
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Clachan School in North Easthope destroyed by fire
S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.
Perth County approves 2025 budget in principle
At a special meeting on April 10, Perth County Council adopted the 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle.
Looking for Easter Hope
As I read the news each morning, my heart sinks within me. There is so much hurt in the world that it often feels overwhelming.
Morris-Turnberry returns NWMO program funds after low usage in community
The funds, given by the NWMO to the municipality, were held for the Early Investment in Education and Skills (EIES) program in the amount of $48,500.
Wingham girls close out undefeated basketball season
WINGHAM – The Wingham Grade 7 and 8 girls capped off a perfect season by adding the Huron Perth…
Self-directed events chosen to mark water crisis anniversary
After several reports and subsequent discussions, Brockton Council voted in favour of a self-directed commemorative event for the 25th anniversary of the Walkerton water contamination event.
Courthouse charges a ‘slap in the face’, says Peabody
n what Coun. Tim Elphick called a “good news, bad news” situation, Brockton Council found out costs for having an active courthouse in the municipality will increase 68 per cent this year.
Midwestern Newspapers lands seven top awards at provincial competition
Midwestern Newspapers has been recognized with seven first-place finishes in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition.
Lucknow Kinsmen hold ground-breaking ceremony for the new centre
The Kinsmen Club of Lucknow held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new multi-use Kin Centre on April 12 at Graceland, the same location as their annual Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and the Dungannon Super Pull & Demo Derby.
All-candidates meeting sees candidates agreeing on numerous issues
While there was plenty of debate during an all-candidates meeting held in Goderich last week, there were a lot of points most the candidates agreed on as well.
Conners takes eighth place at 89th Masters Tournament
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - The 89th Masters Tournament, at the famous Augusta National Golf Club on April 10-13, included in the field, for the eighth time in his career, Corey Conners.
Request for picnic tables declined
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Farm and Maker Market requested in a letter to council that fees associated with renting picnic tables for the event, which is to take place at Between The Lines on April 27, be waived.
Minto 81’s aiming for national prize at Allan Cup tournament
The Minto 81’s are heading to the national Allan Cup after winning the J.F. Paxton AA Championships again in the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) championships.
Council approves fall tree sale
LISTOWEL - North Perth agreed to launch the Plant A Tree Grow A Future sale in the fall of 2025.
