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A brief history of Perth East’s Carthage
There are many rural villages throughout Perth County with rich histories. One of these villages is Carthage, which is located in the north part of Mornington Ward in Perth East.
Perth County reviews $16.9M capital budget
Manager of Finance Corey Bridges shared that the 2024 capital budget is $16.9 million, and includes 37 projects, with $10.5 million funded from reserves; $2.42 million funded from Canada Community Building Fund, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and municipal partners, and; $4.1 million funded
Three-storey residential/commercial development of long-time vacant lot reviewed at NP council
In a public meeting to discuss the development of 670 Main St. E. in Listowel, there were no signs of opposition, from council or the public.
Mayor says ‘Let’s not put the cart before the horse’ in Listowel Gardens’ ask for support
Council’s work to develop a housing-focused Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has piqued the interest of a local developer.
United Way report states Perth-Huron has most frequent rates of racial discrimination in SWO
A new report from the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) states the region experienced the most frequent rates of discrimination, with 42 per cent of such incidents happening in the work place.
Event to benefit victims of recent Krotz Street house fire
The community of Listowel has always looked after its own, particularly in times of great need. Following a Jan. 7 residential fire that affected three families in town, members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, the local Lutheran church and other community members are organizing a fundraiser to
Physician recruitment committee makes funding request to council
Council received a brief update from the Physician and Retention Committee of Brockton and South Bruce on Jan. 9.
South Bruce council revokes bylaw for Filsinger Drain improvements in recorded vote
In a recorded vote, council formally decided not to proceed with petitioned improvements to the Filsinger Municipal Drain.
South Bruce CLC hears experimental testing data on NWMO multi-barrier system
The NWMO’s multi-barrier system is being tested in British Columbia and has been for several years, according to Claire Tully, a chemistry Ph.D. candidate at the University of Western Ontario.
Madill boys basketball action
The F.E. Madill junior boys’ basketball squad put up a determined fight in its Huron-Perth Athletics home matchup against St. Marys on Jan. 10, but came up just short in a 50-38 loss. The defeat dropped the Mustangs’ record to 1-6 in 2023-24; Will Dickert led Madill in scoring with 16 points last We
Ottawa Senators name Peters team’s goalie coach
On Monday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced Justin Peters as the team’s new goalie coach.
Bulldogs top Ironmen in weekend road matchup
What started out as a promising road date with the Kincardine Bulldogs on Jan. 13 at the Davidson Centre would ultimately spiral into a late-game collapse for the Wingham Ironmen, who took a 5-2 loss in their lone action last weekend.
Madill girls secure Huron-Perth playoff spot with shutout win
The F.E. Madill Mustangs are post-season bound.
Morris-Turnberry council gets first look at 2024 budget
Council got its first look at the 2024 budget on Jan. 9.
