LISTOWEL - Although a motion unanimously passed by North Perth Council at its Nov. 4 meeting will ultimately push back the project timeline for the new Listowel pool, it was not made with the intention of deferring the project, but rather to allow time for a funding application to pay for 50 per cen
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Local health care activists honoured by Grey Bruce Labour Council
TARA - Grey Bruce Labour Council’s 2024 Activist Day on Oct. 28 saw three local activists honoured.
OMPF bump for local municipalities announced by province
HURON-BRUCE - Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
Leslie Motors celebrates 25th anniversary in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Leslie Motors is celebrating 25 years in Walkerton, on Nov. 22.
Supreme Court upholds lower court decision; denies SON request to appeal
A statement from the Joint Chiefs and Councils of Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) informed their members of a Supreme Court of Canada decision not to hear an appeal on a lower court decision about Ontario’s and Canada’s failure to keep their promises to protect the Saugeen Peninsula.
Cody Bruder gives battles of First World War a local context
WALKERTON - Cody Bruder served in the Canadian Navy for six years and is currently employed with Bruce Power.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Chair Murray Sinclair begins his journey to the spirit world
First Nations people across Canada are mourning the loss of one of their strongest advocates and chair of the commission that investigated the history of residential schools, helping to create the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action.
Huron County’s Cenotaphs: Preserving the legacies
Local historian David Yates has written another historical book. This one is meant to encourage people not to forget the importance of their local cenotaphs.
Historical society AGM to feature cenotaph story
The Wingham and Area Historical Society will hold its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, Nov. 15, starting at 5 p.m.
Grey Bruce Singers coming to Hanover Civic Theatre
GREY-BRUCE - Coming Up Christmas Time will inspire you and delight you.
November is Radon Action Month
November is Radon Action Month, and Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to test their homes for radon.
EQAO results show downward trajectory for Avon-Maitland area
HURON-PERTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees reviewed a report at its Oct. 22 meeting outlining the Sept. 26 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores across the province, including the school board here.
A disease that affects so many – diabetes
have been living with type one diabetes for nearly 19 years now. I was diagnosed ten days after my…
F.E. Madill wins 2-0 over LDSS in junior and senior boys’ volleyball
F.E. Madill Secondary School went up against Listowel District Secondary School in volleyball on Oct. 31 at its home court in Wingham.
Officiating with grandson highlights return to refereeing for Allan Dickson
There’s a new officiating tandem with roughly 50 years of combined experience working games at area rinks this year.
