Perth County announced the results of the inaugural year of the Perth County Stewardship Program in a release dated April 11. The release indicates the 2024 program will support the planting of 14,955 trees and one woodlot assessment.
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Joel Pletch honoured by NHPA as Young Retailer of the Year
Joel Pletch knows what his career goals are, and at age 23, is well on his way to achieving them.
Monkton Girl Guides sell into Listowel market
The Monkton Girl Guides were in Listowel at the Peavy Mart on Saturday, April 13.
Brockton prepares for joint council meeting to discuss Saugeen Municipal Airport
As the April 17 date for the joint council meeting to discuss the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) drew closer, Brockton council had the opportunity to discuss Mayor Chris Peabody’s prepared statement.
Need for space being addressed at museum
It’s no secret that the Bruce County Archives needs space. It’s what was behind the acquisition of the old Anglican manse, a measure that collapsed in a highly divisive court case that the county lost, said Warden Chris Peabody.
Kin Cares to hold second annual carnival at Listowel Kin Station, April 27
The Kin Cares youth group is up to even more good this year. With a whopping 49 students from grades 6 - 9 signed up this year, the group experienced some good growing pains.
Back wall of the empty Lyceum Theatre reduced to rubble during storm
The back wall of the Lyceum Theatre was reduced to rubble during the storm that rolled through the area on Friday night, marking the end of the century-old building, which seems now beyond repair.
Ontario school boards suing social media giants, AMDSB perspective
The Avon Maitland District School Board is standing behind other school boards talking legal action against social media companies for disrupting student learning and the education system. However the local board has not joined the legal battle.
Chamber of Commerce hosts mayor’s breakfast
On April 10, ‘A Breakfast with Mayor Todd’ was held in Listowel at Parkview Gardens by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.
Mobile mental health unit coming to Listowel
Last week, North Perth council agreed to lease office space to what CAO Kris Snell called a “mobile mental health unit that will serve Huron, Perth, and part of Bruce County.”
Listowel Cyclones are the 2023-24 Cherrey Cup Champions
The team earned the right to hoist the cup for the fourth time in club history after downing the Stratford Warriors 5-2 on home ice in the sixth game of the championship series on April 12.
Hanover, Minto and Wellington North Cultural Roundtables to host symposium
HANOVER – The Cultural Roundtables of Hanover, Minto and Wellington North invite residents and…
Council approves road closures for Character Run, Teddy Bear Play Day and Water festival
Although council ultimately approved the requested road closures for three local events, there was a lengthy discussion about the proposed Character Run route.
Want to fix the economy? Start by fixing our tax system
For most Canadians, April is the time of year when frustration and anger over our convoluted, loophole-ridden tax system is at its highest.
South Bruce residents reminded to follow rules on burning
Fire Chief Guy Gallant issued a reminder to the public to “burn only what you’re supposed to burn,” in a report to council here April 9.
