Council here passed their capital and operating budgets in principle Feb. 4 and 6, an action which was underscored by significant deliberation on where taxpayer money will land in municipal projects and assets during 2025.
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Bruce libraries booking appointments for community tax filing assistance program
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to the Bruce County Public Library Branches for the 2025 tax season.
South Bruce strikes new Recreation Team
South Bruce’s three-member Recreation Team, including Manager of Recreation and Facilities Shawnette Crouse and Councillors Ron Schnurr and Mike Niesen, was set during the municipal council’s Feb. 11 meeting.
Police warn residents to be on the alert for scams
To date this year, South Bruce OPP have received 26 fraud-related reports, and are warning people to be cautious.
Property association looks to work with council
The Lake Rosalind Property Owners Association (LRPOA), representing 182 households around the waterway, is looking to work with the municipality to address issues its members are having.
South Bruce split on development charges, defers decision
The continuing process of creating and possibly implementing development charges has been put on hold as South Bruce Council members consider options for the controversial issue.
Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5
LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…
Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests recognized by Listowel branch
LISTOWEL – Local winners in the annual Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests…
Seven candidates vie for Perth-Wellington provincial riding seat
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Ontario voters are headed to the polls for a provincial election on Feb. 27.
Cyclones win against Elmira, host annual food drive
The Listowel Cyclones crushed the Elmira Sugar Kings at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex with a strong 5-2 victory on Feb. 7.
North Perth endorses letter from Community Living
Council here pulled out a press release from Community Living North Perth, dated Jan. 28, from its consent agenda at its recent Feb. 10 meeting.
Starting a new life in 1870s Canada
In the 1870s, during the stiflingly hot summer months, who did the residents of Stratford go to…
Temporary road closure in place for Feb. 28 MAP ’59 commemoration
North Perth’s facilities department along with the MAP’59 (Memorial Arena Park) Fundraising Committee, will be hosting a commemoration event for the new park on Friday Feb. 28, 2025.
Howick’s Festival of Lights committee changing things up
Members of the Festival of Lights Committee approached council here to change the way they do things for its annual event.
Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets now available
Community Living North Perth recently announced that the Listowel Kinette Club’s Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets are now on sale, with a potential jackpot of $10,000.
