Members of local branches of the Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute gathered at the Ag Hall Nov. 7 for their ‘Ladies Day Out’. On the agenda this afternoon was food waste.
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OMPF bump for local municipalities announced in provincial economic statement
Riding municipalities will receive increases ranging from 5.7 to 19 per cent in funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) in 2025.
County council discuss policing costs and court security funding
Councillors discussed policing costs and court security funding for a lengthy period during the Nov. 6 regular county council meeting.
Teeswater honours veteran Alfred Grubb
A tribute to Alfred Grubb, 103, was given at the Teeswater Remembrance Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 inside the old Town Hall for his service in the Second World War.
Remembering six members of a Listowel family who served
On July 16th 1945, an article titled “Family May Hold Listowel Service Record” appeared in the…
Royal Lepage Don Hamilton holds annual chili lunch fundraiser
Royal Lepage Don Hamilton held their annual chili lunch fundraiser on Nov. 8.
Council agree to plumbing work to solve odour issue at Listowel OPP Detachment
Something stinks in the North Perth OPP Detachment, but it’s not of the criminal nature.
Local company “Crushing” forward in ag excellence earns provincial award
Energrow Inc., led by entrepreneur Jasmin Hofer, has earned an honorable mention in the Ontario government’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards within the Women’s category.
Hanover boil water advisory lifted after two days
HANOVER - A boil water advisory in Hanover has ended, effective Nov. 8.
Huron County to see changes with Provincial Planning Statement
The province released the final, new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) back on Aug. 20, and it took effect on Oct. 20. This is to replace the PPS which came into effect May 1, 2020.
Winter Woods by Ruth Mittleholtz featured on Walkerton Library Art Wall
WALKERTON - Local artist-writer Ruth Mittelholtz’s latest installation, Winter Woods, is on display on the Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library in Walkerton through to Dec. 14.
Thompson presents county with commemorative display board
BRUCE COUNTY - Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs came with cheques in hand on Nov. 8, as she presented the County of Bruce with a Huron-Bruce MPP commemorative visual display board to be exhibited outside the county council chambers.
Walkerton grocers support radiothon
WALKERTON - Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer and Walkerton Foodland both held Toonie at the Till campaigns in support of the WDHF CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign.
Catholic school board appoints new director of education
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board recently announced that Karen Tigani has been appointed as its director of education, effective February 24, 2025.
Formosa Lions hold draw; approve donations
FORMOSA – Formosa Lions held their October dinner meeting with winners being drawn for the…
