HURON-PERTH - At the Nov. 26 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, Michael Bannerman was elected a chair of the board of trustees, with Patricia Smith elected as vice chair.
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County council votes to allow concrete manufacturing on agricultural land
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council has approved an Official Plan amendment that will allow a concrete manufacturing plant to be constructed in an agricultural area in Saugeen Shores.
Santa Claus parades a long-time tradition in Listowel
I love Christmas.
North Perth allocates land in subdivision north east of Listowel for new school
NORTH PERTH - Further details of a subdivision to expand Listowel’s urban area to the north east were discussed by council at its Dec. 2 meeting.
First annual NPFD Appreciation Event held at Elma Community Centre
ATWOOD - For the first time, all three North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) stations gathered together for an appreciation event at the Elma Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Perth County OPP talk Project Lifesaver
The Perth County OPP and Victim Services Huron Perth gave a public presentation on Project Lifesaver on Nov. 27 at Parkview Gardens.
Walkerton Capitals lose 8-3 to Wingham Ironmen
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals hosted the Wingham Ironmen on Friday, Nov. 29, and lost 8-3.
Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation officially selected by NWMO as hosts for Deep Geological Repository
On Nov. 28, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) officially announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel, a press release states.
Dog incident cases the ‘worst’ in 2024
One topic overshadowed the rest during the bylaw report to Morris-Turnberry council on the night of Nov. 19. This year has seen a marked escalation in dog-related bylaw incidents in the municipality.
Landfill, curbside user fees for 2025 discussed at Morris-Turnberry council meeting
Council here heard options for updated fees and charges for 2025 during their Nov. 19 meeting, specifically landfill and waste disposal fees and curbside user fees.
County of Huron recommends Planning Fee increase for second time this year
A fees and charges report to council here Nov. 19, resulted in general shaking of heads occurring, so to speak, when the news of planning fees increases came up on the agenda – something that may read familiar.
Local man charged after incident at town hall
WINGHAM - Huron County OPP arrest a North Huron man after what they describe as “an incident at the Town Hall in Wingham.”
Perth County mourns the death of County Councillor, Past Warden Jim Aitcheson
PERTH COUNTY - In a Nov. 22 statement, Perth County shared its profound sadness for the sudden passing of County Councillor and Past Warden James (Jim) Aitcheson.
Browns pledge $500,000 to Saugeen Hospice
BROCKTON - It’s no secret that Ken and Lynne Brown have dedicated themselves to the new hospice initiative – Saugeen Hospice Inc. – for the past decade.
Driver charged in chicken truck collision
NORTH PERTH - An accident involving one transport truck carrying chickens occurred on Line 87 at Road 171 in North Perth on Nov. 26.
