For more than 162 years, some form of the Howson Dam has stood as a barrier, disrupting the natural flow and ecology of the North Maitland River.
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Atwood braves the snow for its Santa Claus parade
Locals here kicked off the Christmas season with its Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 29.
Howick amends zoning bylaw for creation of four residential lots on property in Gorrie
Back in early October, council here dealt with three consent applications affecting one subject property located on the corner of Gorrie Line and Harriston Road.
Elmwood Community Centre Board looks at exterior drainage and upgrades to auditorium
BROCKTON - Bruce County’s investment in local services has allowed Brockton’s levy of $5.153 million in 2022, to result in operational services valued at $15.509 million, through federal and provincial funding.
Listowel turnbacks, Dec. 5, 2024
TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – The 2024-2018 term of North Perth council held their inaugural meeting.…
Howick adopts bylaw to provide paying remuneration, expenses for Huron OPP Detachment Board members
Council here was was presented with a report at its Nov. 26 meeting as an update on the Huron OPP Detachment Board Remuneration, the cost of which will be shared between the county’s nine lower-tier municipalities.
AMDSB looking for participants in second North Perth boundary review
HURON-PERTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is embarking on another boundary review for North Perth schools.
Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade in photos
WALKERTON - Despite snowstorm cancellations around the area, the Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade went off without a hitch on Nov. 30 – a bright, cheerful, fun celebration that appealed to the brave souls who lined the streets to watch.
Mitchell Crescent Club ‘worked hard’ to put smiles on faces
1930s had difficulty affording all that they wanted to provide for their children. The Mitchell…
Bruce County residents’ historical accounts available for all
On Nov. 2, 1979 Laura McPhail sat before a cassette recorder and began to talk about her life in Southampton.
‘Field of Dreams’ auction raises $120,000 towards Fisher Family Care Centre
The Listowel Agricultural Society presented a cheque for $120,000 toward Listowel doctor recruitment at the Fisher Family Primary Care Centre on Nov. 29.
Health board discusses addiction treatment model
OWEN SOUND - The Grey Bruce Board of Health has endorsed a letter from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa), sent to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones concerning the new addiction treatment hubs.
Arrest made after break and enter in progress
One person charged, one person fled. Police trying to identify second suspect.
Peabody looking forward to resuming councillor role at county council
BROCKTON - Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody (and outgoing Bruce County warden) said he’s looking forward to the inaugural meeting of Bruce County Council on Dec. 5, when he’ll be passing on the chain of office to deputy warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores). Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) will take on th
Santa Claus makes his way to Listowel
Santa Claus had a busy weekend in the area, with many parades happening in the region; but he made sure to make it to Listowel on Nov. 30 to see all the youngsters.
