The most challenging aspect of Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s report last week that outlined a flawed process undertaken by Premier Doug Ford to facilitate the development of lands formerly protected in Ontario’s Greenbelt is the myriad of pathways that must be explored to fully comprehend just how
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Notable Perth County earthquakes
According to National Geographic, “an earthquake is caused by the movement of parts of the Earth’s crust, its outermost layer. They happen millions of times a year, but most are so small people don’t even feel them.”
Mona Lisa’s theft made her an overnight sensation
My wife seems to have a keen eye for art – paintings in particular. I do not, nor do I have much interest in that particular medium.
Self-inflicted wound
Am I surprised by the result of the auditor general’s report about the Greenbelt? Yes and no.
Retributive versus restorative justice
I was thinking recently about some of the groups and school classes we have hosted at The Village over the past year. This is a big part of our advocacy and education program, in that we discuss some of the important language we use here in ITAV (dignity, respect, allyship, hunger, empathy, etc.) an
Perth County on budget after second quarter
At its Aug. 3 meeting, Perth County council received the county’s second quarter (Q2) operating and capital budget mid-year financials. The report provided an effective summary of the divisional and capital current expenditure to the end of June 2023 that has “significant variances identified agains
Miracle Day at Dairy Queen
Cody, Kylie and Charisma serve up a sweet cookie-dough blizzard during Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 10, where net proceeds from the ice cream confection sales go towards local children’s hospitals.
Life lessons through sport
Participants at the Between The Lines Sports Camp collected everyday items and sporting goods earlier this month, which will be donated to It Takes A Village. The collection was done during inclusion week at camp, which taught participants ages 5-13 about sports that allow those with different abili
Auditor general report says Ford-friendly developers influenced Greenbelt changes
Bonnie Lysyk’s final report as auditor general confirms what those critical of the Ontario government’s changes to the Greenbelt felt: that the changes were not necessary and done to appease developers.
Several emergency department closures announced for remainder of August
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced several temporary emergency department closures for the Walkerton, Chesley and Durham hospitals for the remainder of August.
Author from Walkerton debuts new book
Jenna Lee Lethbridge recently launched her new book titled, A Dog’s Love at Roc ‘n’ Duke’s Mount Forest and Walkerton locations.
Police seek video footage of Centennial Park area from Aug. 8
South Bruce OPP are interested in viewing any video, including dash cam video, of the area of Centennial Park between midnight of Aug. 7 and 4 a.m. on Aug. 8.
What does Bill C-18 and Meta’s response mean for our readers?
In the next few weeks, readers may notice the newspaper has a reduced presence on social media.
New school principal ready to welcome students back to MRES
WINGHAM – Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) has a new principal this fall, and she is excited to be here.
