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.
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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.
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.
County schedules public meeting on Durham Street bridge for May 1
Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, Adam Stanley, presented an update on the Durham Street bridge project to Brockton council on April 9.
Lions hosting e-waste fundraiser on April 20
The Monkton and Listowel Lions are collaborating for an e-waste fundraiser on April 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at two locations. In Listowel, Trillium Mutual Insurance Company located at 495 Mitchell Rd. S, will be accepting e-waste, and Steve Smith Auto Sales Ltd. at 1 Maddison St. W in Monkton.
ATV club holds spring cleanup in North Perth
The North Perth & District ATV Club held its annual spring cleanup event on Saturday, April 13.
Museum artifact deaccessioning process being carried out in six phases
Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie provided an update to North Huron Council on the progress of the ongoing deaccessioning project of artifacts on display at the North Huron Museum before its closing.
THRIVE Economic Development Summit coming to Blyth Community Hall
The inaugural THRIVE Economic Development Summit will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Blyth Community Hall.
April 18, 2024 Turnbacks
2014 – Council moves ahead with funding requests for future Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
