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McLean to run in Huron-Bruce for federal Green Party
The list of declared Huron-Bruce riding candidates for the April 28 federal election has grown to include, Gregory McLean, who will run for the Green Party.
Submissions open for Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s ‘the rural queer agenda’ exhibit
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is calling for submissions from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists for their curated exhibit ‘the rural queer agenda.’
The Sights and Sounds of Success
The arena is cleared of ice. Stoves, tables and the conveyor will be put in place The Belmore Maple…
Four recent thefts highlighted
Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for assistance in solving the following thefts.
Council members follow budget, keep pool closed for 2025 season
South Bruce Council has decided to maintain the closure of the Teeswater and Mildmay Pools on Sunday after significant deliberation, with some council members saying the issue can be revisited during the next budget process.
Open house for North Perth school boundary review well attended
LISTOWEL - Offering a casual environment for members of the public to mingle with local principals, superintendents, trustees, staff and the consultants behind drafting the boundary review, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Boundary Review Committee hosted an open house at Listowel D
Listowel dentist awarded civilian honour for transforming dental care accessibility
LISTOWEL - Dr. Raj Khanuja, of Castlemore Dental in Listowel, was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship for his exceptional contributions to dental care accessibility, a press release states.
The ‘spring rush’ is on: gardening tips from 1925
As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha
LWHA reminds public hospitals are not testing sites, requires masking at hospital
LISTOWEL - Last week, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) issued a news release regarding an increase in measles activity.
HPPH notifies public of another Listowel measles exposure
HURON-PERTH - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of one new measles exposure.
South Bruce U18, U15 Blades set sights on provincial championships
After an impressive post-season including only one loss in the Western Ontario Athletics Association (WOAA) finals, the South Bruce U18 Blades were named WOAA champions late last month.
South Bruce to invest $8 million from NWMO through ONE Investments firm
After a presentation from representatives of ONE Investment, the only organization permitted by the province to participate in certain investment plans on behalf of municipalities, South Bruce Council approved an investment policy with the group.
South Bruce Council honorariums, expenses top $100,000 in 2024
In 2024, South Bruce Municipal Council cost ratepayers a total of $107,345.15 between honorariums, meeting expenses, and per diems.
North Perth to review its use of X with all corporate communications, rather than instigate specific review
LISTOWEL - A letter requesting North Perth consider deleting its X social media account in a show of Canadian solidarity was discussed by council on March 24.
