Council unanimously approved the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) at its Aug. 12 meeting.
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Municipality of North Perth granted funds for new Innovation and Business Centre
North Perth was successful in a funding application for the creation of the North Perth Innovation and Business Centre, proposed to be located at the recently-acquired municipal building in downtown Listowel.
Monster Trucks All Out make appearance at the Listowel Fairgrounds
Monster Trucks All Out made an appearance at the Listowel Fairgrounds this past Saturday, despite the mud and rain, with the grandstands full of action fans of all ages.
Kids heading back to school have everything but road safety on their minds
The countdown is on! What seemed like an endless summer ahead only yesterday, has dwindled to mere days before school resumes.
Play Music on the Porch event comes to Brockton Aug. 31
Play Music on the Porch Day is Aug. 31, and Brockton’s Greg McLean is inviting everyone to join him, co-organizer Pat McNinch, and others at Market Garden Park – or their own porch – to celebrate.
Pigstock a great success with 88 teams registered
What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards annual prize to local veterinarian, Dr. Jacky Normandeau
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. The featured commodities have evolved as the area’s agricultural focus has changed, but the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre seeking feedback from community
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is asking for feedback and input on health care needs of the community, a press release states.
Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness
The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that.
Don’t disengage now
The newspapers under the umbrella of Midwestern Newspapers Corp. have recently covered items at their perspective municipal councils that have attracted major public interest.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 19, 1992 turnbacks
Movie playing at Paramount theatre in Hanover: A league of their own;
Brockton to fill council vacancy
It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.
Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody
Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
GRCA issues warning ahead of 40mm weekend forecast
A weather system forecasted to arrive later this evening and continue over the weekend is expected to bring up to 40 mm of rain to the Grand River watershed. Thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas.
OPP: Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
