In a staff report outlining the results of an insurance request for proposal (RFP) at the Dec. 21 meeting, Corey Bridge, Perth County’s manager of finance, recommended the lowest bidder – and the county’s existing provider – AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.
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Season’s Greetings from Community Living
Community Living North Perth (CLNP) clients and staff were treated to a Christmas gala dinner, dance and plenty of holiday goodwill on Dec. 21 at the Listowel Legion.
Huron County receives workforce project update
Vicki Lass, Huron County’s economic development officer, and Clara Leney, economic development coordinator, presented an update to county councillors on the progress of a workforce project made possible by a successful application for an OMAFRA RED Grant for Workforce Development.
Howick firefighters get new gear for Christmas
At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000.
Oh paw-lease!
Morris-Turnberry’s newest resident, Bella Mae, arrived to her new home with Steve and Tamela Kennedy on Dec. 10. Bella Mae, a Basset Hound, poses for the camera last week.
Blyth intersection upgrades near completion
Imran Khalid, Huron County’s director of public works, provided county councillors with an update on the progress at the County Road 25/County Road 4 intersection in Blyth on Dec. 20.
North Huron considering 3.33 per cent tax levy increase
Council held its first official 2024 budget meeting on Dec. 19, and the proposed increase is considerably less than in previous years.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As you may have read in my recent columns, I have had a good life. However, in October 2013, I had a brain scan which indicated a potential problem with my brain. I didn’t take this too seriously, but I did recognize that the results of the scan do indicate that the end of my life is due sometime. M
2023 Wingham Advance Times Year in Review
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Wingham Advance Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to April…
Retro options out there for purchasing your perfect tree
For about a decade, from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, aluminum trees and ornaments were all the rage. Perhaps you have a retro tree up in your house – maybe silver, pink, purple, white, or gold. All the colours are available once again on many well-known websites, new and vintage. You’ll know if
2023 Listowel Banner Year in Review
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to April…
Predators U13C Girls win Silver Stick, Pink in the Rink tourneys
The Central Perth Predators U13C Girls team are in the midst of a successful 2023-24 campaign, winning two tournaments in December – Pink on the Rink in Exeter, Dec. 1-3; and the International Silver Stick in Port Elgin, Dec. 15-17. At Pink on the Rink, the Predators went undefeated in the round rob
Rothwell questions increased planning charges
In a multi-department report, North Perth staff asked council to consider a new fees and charges bylaw for the 2024 calendar year.
Local egg farmers travel to Nepal
There are agricultural organizations in Canada that care greatly about the food they produce and the animals they care for.
The Tees Tap House – South Bruce’s newest gathering place
A new pub with golf simulators has officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown Teeswater.
