North Perth’s Manager of Operations, Lyndon Kowch, had the privilege of presenting what he called “the good news report.”
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Three killed in collision west of Wroxeter, March 14
A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and pickup truck has claimed the lives of all three occupants in Howick Township, between Wroxeter and Bluevale.
Council appoints Kasenberg to new PC OPP Detachment Board
With a unanimous vote, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg was appointed to the new Perth County OPP Detachment Board for a four-year term at the March 18 council meeting.
Cyclones sweep their way into Midwest semifinals
The Listowel Cyclones’ bid for their third Cherrey Cup in seven years is off to a solid start in the 2024 GOJHL post-season, after the top-seeded club swept the Caledon Bombers out of the first round with four consecutive shutouts.
Never take your local independent news media for granted
How many people know that Midwestern Newspapers Corporation has had its very existence under threat through the past many weeks, because the federal government might have discontinued its Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) fund?
How mad would you be?
It is hard for me to believe that a farm drainage company from Ailsa Craig could be so disrespecting to land owner’s properties. A truly professional company would have asked the landowner which trees, if any, we would like to be left standing.
Lucknow Kinsmen pledge $100,000 to Wingham Hospital CT scanner campaign
The Lucknow Kinsmen Club pledged $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s ‘Caring Together’ campaign to implement a brand-new CT scanner at the hospital.
Martin Duif headed to UCI World Championships with Team Canada for paracycling
A former resident of Listowel, Martin Duif, is headed off to Ostend, Belgium in May to participate with Team Canada at the UCI World Championships for paracycling.
North Huron to investigate alternative for Wingham standpipe replacement
WINGHAM—North Huron council heard from Jeff Paznar, RJ Burnside’s senior vice-president of its…
Perth County discusses download of new charges from the province, court backlog, new Justices of Peace
According to a report update from Perth County Manager of Court Services, Vicky Hamilton, presented to Perth County council on March 7, the county is still waiting to hear if the province will pass down Part III charges.
South Bruce council endorses new logos for Formosa, Mildmay and Teeswater
South Bruce will soon have an updated image, thanks to the rebranding process that’s underway.
Independent MC gears up for second annual April Fools Dance
The Independent Motorcycle Club (IMC) is preparing for its second annual April Fools Dance, a fundraising event that helps fund local schools’ nutrition programs.
Saugeen Municipal Airport: Airport helping to drive economic development
Sometimes the importance of economic development opportunities at the airport are overlooked, misunderstood and understated. This article will focus on recent successes and potential economic development possibilities at the Saugeen Municipal Airport.
‘My it’s good to see you again, Miss Spring’
This year, March 19 was the first day of spring. Spring is a time of renewal, warmer temperatures,…
Suspect in custody following Wingham robbery
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crimes Unit is investigating a robbery that took place on March 8 at a business on Josephine Street in the Township of North Huron (Wingham).
