According to United Way Perth-Huron’s Quality of Life report, the most recent living wage for part-time, which was released in November 2023, is $22.75 per hour.
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Last year saw more homes built in Howick than 2022
Although there were slightly less total building permits issued in 2023 than in 2022, the total number of dwelling units created in Howick Township was significantly higher.
Patient Partner Council improving experiences at local hospital sites
Navigating the health-care system, even at smaller rural hospital sites like in Listowel and Wingham, isn’t always cut and dry. Every little change can make a big difference to the patient or caregiver experience, so that they can focus on what is truly important – and that’s getting healthy.
Council requests report on regulation of wind turbines
A delegation to North Perth council on Jan. 15 asked to pass a zoning bylaw to regulate wind turbines.
U13LL Capitals tame Mad Dogs
Backed by a stellar performance from goaltender Ian Schmidt (above), the Walkerton Capitals U13LL #1 squad tamed the Minto Mad Dogs by a score of 3-1 on Monday night in Walkerton. (Inset) The Capitals celebrate a first period goal that gave the team a 1-0 lead.
Capitals drop two, fall to fifth in Pollock Division
With only 10 games remaining in the 2023-24 PJHL campaign, the Walkerton Capitals have some heavy lifting ahead of them if the junior club hopes to secure a top-four spot in the Pollock Division standings.
Thundercats drop weekend contests
The Durham Thundercats saw their modest two-game win streak halted on the weekend, losing a pair of Ontario Elite Hockey League games to Ripley and Seaforth.
Taking back the sacred
People pass away. That is the unfortunate side effect of living. Every single person alive today will die, eventually. But where the similarity ends is how loved ones say goodbye.
Saugeen Conservation celebrates 2023 accomplishments
The Jan. 19 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) annual general meeting (AGM) included a celebration of accomplishments from 2023, and milestones that have been achieved.
Hanover Community Players make donation to food bank
The Hanover Community Players (HCP) presented the Salvation Army Food Bank with a sizeable donation on Jan. 17. The donation is a result of the $1 per adult ticket sold program HCP runs for all productions, both winter and spring. A total of $1,152 was available through patron support of Roald Dahl’
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 22
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall later this year.
Physician recruitment committee makes funding request to South Bruce
Council received a brief update from the Physician and Retention Committee of Brockton and South Bruce on Jan. 9.
Hanover council looks at old JDSS property
The meeting of Hanover council on Jan. 15 included discussion about the old John Diefenbaker Secondary School (JDSS) property.
Discover what Saugeen Municipal Airport is all about
When the Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) is mentioned, people often say, “What airport? I didn’t know we had an airport around here.”
Canada’s economic pillars are on shaky ground
Canadians are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their financial well-being – and for good reason.
