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North Perth council held a special public meeting to discuss building department fees on May 13. 

I recently found myself chatting with a stranger at a party. As we traded pleasantries, the topic of occupation came up and he explained he was a farmer, while I confessed to being a journalist (an admission that can induce some diverse reactions these days).

Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.

HOWICK – The Maitland Conservation Authority (MVCA) discussed a report on  awarding the contract for accessibility renovations to the MVCA administration office main entrance and washrooms at its May 15 meeting.

HOWICK – Council here received notification that funding has been approved for two out of the six positions the township applied for under the 2024 Canada Summer Jobs program.

WINGHAM - The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s returns with a chance to participate in locations across Huron and Perth Counties.

HOWICK – The Township of Howick has been without pound service since the Wingham Vet Clinic cancelled the previous agreement in June 2023.

LWHA CEO Karl Ellis confirms that some hospital staff will be laid off in the coming months. 

Queen Victoria’s legacy includes much more than a holiday weekend every May in honor of her birthday. For example, her choice in 1840 to wear a creamy white wedding dress embellished with lace and orange blossom continues to influence what many people think of as the typical outfit for a young bride

At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.