WALKERTON - A student-led fundraiser at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) is moving ahead in honour of its late organizer, Olivia Rourke, who was one of the students lost in the recent accident.
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Brockton Council chooses Walkerton-only option for green bin program
WALKERTON - The green bin update by Nicholas Schnurr, director of operations, provided additional information, as directed by council at the May 13 meeting, including on rates of diversion that could be expected.
Local author launches new book, announces renovations to old Theatre 311
LISTOWEL - A combination of events at the old Theatre 311 building will signify new owner Christopher Malcom’s, intentions to renovate and reopen the theatre.
Centennial Park pavilion to be rebuilt with better access to washrooms
WALKERTON - Winter storms took their toll, including on the amenities in Centennial Park, knocking down the well-used pavilion beside the pool.
South Bruce Coun. Ireland questions logic of provincial recycling plan
South Bruce Councillor Mark Ireland, who sits on the Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) organization as a manager, says the implementation of the new recycling program seems to have been done without considering rural implications.
Atwood firefighters breakfast a success
ATWOOD – The North Perth Fire Department annually hosts breakfasts at all fire department…
Development charges key to keeping taxes low with forecasted growth
The residents of South Bruce could find themselves on the hook for some significant infrastructure spending depending on how South Bruce Council decides to handle development charges.
South Bruce implements allocation policy to prepare for forecasted growth
As a result of forecasted growth, staff at the Municipality of South Bruce prepared a servicing allocation policy for municipal infrastructure, which South Bruce Council approved late last month.
Ontario’s Minister of Education visits Listowel Eastdale Public School
LISTOWEL - In the good news section of the May 27 AMDSB trustee meeting, Chair Michael Bannerman shared that on May 20 Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, visited Listowel Eastdale Public School, accompanied by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
Man killed in June 1 ATV collision in Elmwood
ELMWOOD - West Grey Police Service reports that on June 1, officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving an ATV, near the intersection of John St. E. and George St. in Elmwood.
Carter adds to fundraising tally
TEESWATER – Peter Carter has been raising funds for the Alzheimer Societies of Huron-Perth and…
AMDSB investigating new scenario in boundary review
SEAFORTH - As the Avon Maitland District School Board of Trustees was reviewing the final adjusted options in the North Perth Boundary Review, which aims to solve overpopulation at local schools, yet another option was suggested for investigation.
South Bruce Council defers development charge decision
Development charges are once again on hold in South Bruce as, after hearing from developers, council members decided to defer a decision on the controversial issue pending more research.
