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How do we boost productivity? Give workers a piece of action
As the former CEO of Magna International, one of Canada’s largest manufacturing companies, my philosophy was always that employees don’t work for you – they work with you.
The Paper Bag Premier
Just when you thought our provincial government couldn’t possibly have any more flops to flip, Premier Doug Ford and Co. have managed to announce a reversal of yet another major policy initiative.
Trails master plan update presented to council
The public has had its say about the Bruce County trails master plan. Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services, presented the results at the April 18 meeting of council.
CWL celebrates 100th anniversary
A century ago, the women of Sacred Heart Parish in Walkerton were holding meetings and planning fundraising card parties, and doing work to improve their church, community and country.
Ottawa housing aid targets millennials, Gen Z
It seems Ottawa has been listening. A major focus of last week’s federal budget was housing, with billions of dollars directed to improving the chances of home ownership for millennials and Gen Z, who now make up a majority of the workforce.
Mitchell held grand celebration in 1923
Mitchell was declared to be a town via an 1873 proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor that was made official at the beginning of 1874.
April 25, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – A new doctor arrived to practise in Listowel. Dr. Lauren Hayward started in May, and recruitment success is credited to the progressive clinic.
Club requests lights at Listowel Bocce Ball courts
At the request of the local bocce ball club, council agreed to direct staff to look into installing lights at the Listowel Bocce Ball courts located on Elm Avenue.
Local music teachers searching for children’s choir participants
Morgan Kuepfer and Claudia Prescott are music teachers at North Perth Westfield Elementary School.
Sutherland Cup round robin tied after first weekend of play
With the Cherrey Cup tucked away in their trophy case, the Listowel Cyclones took the next step on their quest for the 203/24 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League title on the weekend.
Funding announced for Perth public transportation
On April 19, Matthew Rae, MPP for the riding of Perth-Wellington issued a press release which shared that the province delegated over $882,000 in funding for local public transportation.
Perth County to install 44 speed radar signs this year
“You can’t put a price on road safety,” West Perth Coun. Dean Trentowsky said in favour of installing 44 speed radar signs across the county.
Get ready for Saugeen’s ‘Hike for Hospice’ in Walkerton, Hanover, Mildmay and Durham
Supporters of hospice care in Grey-Bruce will have, not one, but five opportunities to participate in Hike for Hospice events.
Municipality to contact health unit regarding smoking issue
Council decided at its April 9 meeting to send an official letter to Grey-Bruce Public Health asking that no-smoking enforcement take place in the vicinity of Walkerton District Community School.
