STRATFORD - Perth County staff sought direction from council on July 3 to begin an investigation into the implementation of development charges; however, council asked staff to defer until next year, citing incoming legislation from the province.
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Arran-Elderslie denies zoning amendment for proposed battery energy storage facility
CHESLEY - At a public meeting on July 14, Arran-Elderslie council accepted the Bruce County planning department’s recommendation to refuse the zoning bylaw amendment application submitted by NEOEN.
Violent crimes down, sexual offences increase in OPP detachment area
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) South Bruce Detachment Inspector Keegan Wilcox reported that violent crimes continue to decrease in the detachment’s service area.
South Bruce to provide comments regarding new NWMO site selection proposal
The Municipality of South Bruce will be weighing in on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) intermediate- and high-level deep geological repository site-selection process.
Council supports ag. society events
South Bruce Council approved requests to support two initiatives of the Mildmay Agricultural Society during its July 8 council meeting: the upcoming 160th Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair and the Mildmay Family Fun Two-Pitch Tournament.
McQuail looks to unite NDP, Green to address environmental future
Huron County resident Tony McQuail plans to pursue the leadership of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) with hopes to merge it with the federal Green Party.
Bazaar a cool fundraiser
The St. Joseph’s CWL bazaar at the Cargill Community Centre on July 12 had something for everyone.
Milverton resident sells calf to help youth in need
MILVERTON - After he happened to come into ownership of a calf name Ingrid, Wyatt Westman-Frijters made a generous decision to continue to fundraise after World Milk Day on June 1.
Upcoming haircutting fundraiser in support of Canadian Cancer Society and Caressant Care’s Resident Council features a unique twist
LISTOWEL – Brianna Williams has come up with a unique fundraising idea involving her long hair.…
Rothwell opposes provincial stance on development charges
LISTOWEL - Coun. Allan Rothwell shared his concerns with North Perth council regarding the “rapid fire changes” that have come from the province, specifically the financial implications from a reduction in development charges, at council’s July 7 meeting.
Funding sought for paramedic services mental health strategy
STRATFORD - With no questions, Perth County Council supported an application for funding by the Perth County Paramedic Services for a mental health strategy for public safety personnel.
Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies
The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…
Another donation towards Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-Ray Suite
A $5,000 donation from the Daniel and Melanie Craig Memorial Fund.
Pedal for Hospice event returning Aug. 24 to Walkerton
WALKERTON - Saugeen Hospice Inc. has reached 75 per cent of its fundraising goal but needs community support to get the last 25%.
