When George Webster sold his house in a seller’s market, he didn’t do what most people might do – take a six month sabbatical to Italy, scout out a cottage in Muskoka, do absolutely nothing and enjoy it – he chose to invest in the future, someone else’s, that is.
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Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
Local author Deborah Dickson spoke about grief on June 13 at the book signing for her debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight. She also spoke about hope, community, memory, and strength.
Royal Canadian Legion support medical equipment at Wingham Hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is the recipient of a grant in the amount of $18,332 provided by the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation.
Graham’s “Post Alice” puts difficult rural issues centre stage
Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage.
Township declines to pay for work at Wingham Columbus Centre
The Township of North Huron will not pay for what it calls unauthorized work at the Wingham Columbus Centre Hall after receiving an invoice for $74,145.91 from the hall operators.
Policy to facilitate additional names on firefighter monument approved
A recent death has brought to light the need for a policy to facilitate the addition of names to the North Perth Firefighter Monument, connected to the 2011 tragedy that claimed the lives of two volunteer firefighters.
New online registration for North Huron recreation programs
Effective June 5, North Huron Township will implement a new online registration process for its recreation programs.
Supporters brave storm for Listowel’s ‘Let’s Stuff the Truck’ event
Listowel’s Let’s Stuff The Truck event hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Anglican Church on June 5 saw supporters brave the storm to donate food for the food bank during a patterned shortage during the summer months.
Remembering humble beginnings
I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development.
Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools unveil lifeguard team
The Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools have unveiled their lifeguard team for the coming swim season.
Downtown revitalization success ‘a good problem to have’: deputy mayor
The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.
Wendy’s opens Listowel location
LISTOWEL – Fast food aficionados have a new option with the opening of a Wendy’s location here on June 6.
Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn
HOWICK – Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.
North Perth raises Pride flag at office
To commemorate and show its support to Pride Month, North Perth Pride in partnership with the Municipality of North Perth hosted its third annual flag-raising event on June 3.
North Perth, Perth County turn down 19-townhome development
North Perth council sided with several vocal neighbours against a proposed 19-townhome development on Walton Avenue North in Listowel at the May 27 meeting. In following procedure, the proposed development with North Perth’s comments was presented to Perth County council on June 6, where after two t
