Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.
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Perth County council approves 2024 budget, 12.31% levy increase
Council approved the 2024 budget, presented by Perth County’s Manager of Finance/Treasurer Corey Bridges, on Feb. 15.
Bluewater District School Board seeks public feedback on 2024-25 budget
Bluewater District School Board is seeking public feedback as part of the annual budget planning process.
Live History brings local heritage to life at Bruce County museum this Family Day
This Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19), visitors to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will see history come to life through interactive live theatre shows by the award-winning theatre company, Live History.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Nursing shortage continues to cause temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province.
Ellis set to retire as CEO, president of LWHA
Karl Ellis, president and CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA), will be stepping down into retirement by September this year.
Crime Prevention Action Table holds human trafficking education events
BRUCE COUNTY – Feb. 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a…
Fresh Winds Church hosts Super Bowl party
Fresh Winds Church held a 2024 Super Bowl party on Feb. 11 at their location in Wingham.
Madill junior girls’ volleyball team concludes 2023-24 regular season
The F.E. Madill junior girls’ volleyball team concluded its 2023-24 regular season on Feb. 8 in Wingham, falling in straight sets (15-25, 24-26) to the Listowel District Secondary School Lightning.
LDSS junior girls Lightning booked their playoff spot
The LDSS junior girls Lightning (5-4) booked their spot in the Huron-Perth Athletics volleyball playoffs with a straight sets (25-15, 26-24) victory over F.E. Madill on Feb. 8 in Wingham.
OEHL Cup Playoffs Preview
(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…
North Perth invests $165K in new municipal SUVs
Council expanded its municipal fleet by three at its Feb. 5 meeting.
100 years ago on Valentine’s Day…
Valentine’s Day is for cards, chocolate, flowers, love and parties. One hundred years ago, different organizations from across Perth County celebrated the day with teas and socials. Area newspapers – the Stratford Beacon Herald, the Mitchell Advocate, and the Listowel Banner – all had write-ups abou
Brockton schedules third budget meeting
When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.
Coldest Night of the Year goes next weekend
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) reminds everyone in North Perth there’s still time to register for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a family-friendly walk in Listowel on Feb. 24 in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
