With the end of the Second World War expected soon, local newspapers described how area churches were “overflowing” for Easter services in April 1945.
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OPP say southern Bruce County residents scammed out of $162K by mid-March
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking residents to be mindful of the cons and scams that are attempted every day.
Fool me once, shame on you…
It is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what is real and what is fake.
Growing anxiety about the direction of our country
If you’re looking for warning signs about the state of our economy, there were all kinds these past few weeks.
U9 Predators bring home gold
It was gold for the Central Perth U9 Predators at the year-end Meltdown Tournament in Mount Forest on March 24.
WDCS boys’ win Invitational Basketball Tournament
The Walkerton District Community School elementary boys’ basketball team won the WDCS Invitational Basketball Tournament recently, beating Kincardine 27-20 in the final with important contributions by all 13 players.
Huron County council approves purchase of new ambulances
Director of Emergency Services, Jeff Horseman, presented a report to county council on March 20 requesting approval to buy two new ambulances using sole-source purchasing.
Eastdale addition on schedule, slated to open September 2024
Listowel’s Eastdale Public School is getting ready for increased capacity coming in the next school year.
Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition presents overview, asks county to join as Regional Collaborative Partner
The newly-appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer from the Nuclear Innovation Institute, Jessica Linthorne, spoke to Huron County councillors on March 20 during the regular council meeting to provide an overview of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC), which she is co-chair of.
Council seeking more information about allowing ATVs on NP trail
Council directed staff to present further information regarding allowing ATVs to use a section of the North Perth trail between Listowel and Atwood at a future council meeting.
2023 North Perth building department deficit totals $830K
North Perth’s incoming Chief Building Official (CBO), Sally McMullen, delivered some tough numbers for council to digest at the March 18 meeting.
Huron County enters into extended payment agreement with province
HURON COUNTY—The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has extended the Community Paramedicine…
Jamie Warren played some toe-tapping tunes at the Listowel Legion
Jamie Warren played some toe-tapping tunes at the Listowel Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 on Sunday, March 24 during his afternoon matinee show.
March 28th turnbacks
2014 – The long winter was stretching the Perth County roads maintenance budget thin.
Museum Musings book re-launch successful
John W. Pattison was a lifelong learner and teacher, his daughter Kate Vanderhorst told the attendees of the Museum Musings re-launch held at the Alice Munro Library on March 20.