Local author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel.
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North Perth officially appoints new CBO
Council unanimously passed a bylaw at its July 8 meeting to officially appoint Sally McMullen as the Chief Building Official (CBO) for the Municipality of North Perth.
Integrity commissioner finds Kellum did not have conflict of interest
A report by Guy Giorno, Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of North Perth, dated July 2, 2024, found Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The report stemmed from a complaint made by Ron Scott.
Please think before you speak
I got into journalism in 2019 after many years of reading, watching, and hearing the majority of Canada’s and the United States’ mainstream media repeatedly get it wrong when reporting on Indigenous People.
Mildmay subdivision project discussed by South Bruce council
Council here recommended the adoption of an Official Plan (OP) amendment during the July 9 meeting, the proposed project including several new residential units.
Time to end the code of silence
It took the police over two weeks to release information that most people who had heard or seen the news report had already figured out. The killer of a woman and her two children in Harrow, Ont., was the woman’s husband and the children’s father. The Walsh family died of gunshot wounds, the man’s s
Council removes holding on Listowel mobile home community expansion
Council agreed to remove a holding provision, thus allowing the expansion of the Listowel mobile home community at its July 8 council meeting.
Saugeen Municipal Airport – record crowd at ‘Kids Fly SMA’ day
Saugeen Municipal Airport held its annual Kids Fly SMA event on June 22.
Dinner over the Yokasippi River brings history to life
The motto of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association is “Bringing History Alive” and they certainly live up to that, even when they hold a gala fundraising dinner.
Repairs planned on Bruce Road 6 bridge
Bridge rehabilitation repairs will be taking place at Fischer Bridge on Bruce Road 6, between Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 12, east of Teeswater later this month.
Brockton mayor looks forward to this Friday’s Streetfest
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview after the July 9 council meeting that he finds county staff’s stand on a planning matter, “weird.”
Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon
Brockton has a new deputy mayor – Kym Hutcheon.
Robins appointed deputy chief
Council here received a Fire Department Appointment report during the July 9 meeting and officially appointed Jeff Robins the new deputy chief.
Arran-Elderslie appoints new CAO
Mayor Steve Hammell and Members of Arran-Elderslie Council recently announced that, after an extensive recruitment search, Emily Dance has been recruited as the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for Arran-Elderslie, effective Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Local author launches series of books with information on community businesses
Author and entrepreneur Kevin McKague has just launched a series of 26 books that promise to be a great resource for those interested in learning more about Bruce County businesses and their owners, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
