At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.
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Walkerton fire hall touch-a-truck event
Lights! Sirens! Action. There was plenty of all three at the June 14 touch-a-truck event and breakfast at the Walkerton fire hall.
Mental health resources available for Ontario’s farm communities
In recent years, Canadian research has shown that farming is one of the most stressful industries. Approximately 45% of farmers report high stress, 58% meet the classifications for anxiety and 68% are more susceptible than the general population to chronic stress.
‘Hanging’ out in the swamp: first tour of the season looks back at dark local history
CARGILL - On Saturday, May 31, the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association hosted the first Greenock Swamp Tour of the season, The Infamous Hanging in Queen’s Bush.
Council endorses Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider by the glass
LISTOWEL - There were no bad apples on North Perth Council when it came time to endorse Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider on site.
Huron Cultural Office to mark National Indigenous Day with ReconciliAction workshops
The County of Huron’s Cultural Office is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 with programming that honours the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada, including those whose traditional territories include Huron County.
Funding agreement approved for emergency response equipment
On June 2, North Huron Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar presented a report to North Huron Council informing them of a successful grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.
Leave the MAGA hats at home, thank you
The tourist season is almost here, a time when scenic midwestern Ontario’s population bursts at the seams with visitors, some just passing through, others here for only a couple of days, and quite a few for the whole summer.
Council exempts Canada Day party from noise bylaw
LISTOWEL - At its June 9 meeting, North Perth Council exempted a slew of Canada Day related festivities, put on by the Atwood Lions Club, from the municipal noise bylaw.
Madill Colour Run
F.E. Madill Secondary School staff and students participated in the school’s annual Colour Run for Mental Health Matters last week.
Children’s Health Day at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village
”But officer I believe I was only doing two km/hr.” The Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) community partners hosted local families at a Children’s Health Day on June 7 at the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.
Trustees review local school boundary scenario
SEAFORTH - The deliberation continues regarding the even distribution of North Perth students across all schools, to alleviate the over-populated North Perth Westfield Elementary School (NPWES) in Listowel.
Father’s Day at the Cargill Community Centre
Hundreds of hungry dads and their families gathered at the Cargill Community Centre on June 15 for the Father’s Day Brunch.
IMC contributes to school breakfasts
The Independent Motorcycle Club (IMC) delivered their semi-annual donation cheques to four area…
OAC Class of ‘63 holds 62-year reunion
WALKERTON - ‘Tis the season for graduations, and class reunions.
