The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) chair Dave Tiffin, requested approval from North Huron council to appoint a new board member after the sudden resignation of one of their directors.
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Kite Day took place at the Wingham splash pad on July 5, hosted by Huron Respite at Community Living Central Huron
Kids kicked off summer vacation under the shade of a large tree as they decorated one-of-a-kind kites.
Livingston Park refurbishment to be added to 2025 budget talks
Resident correspondence asked council to consider upgrades to Livingston Park in Listowel and council will further consider that request through the 2025 budget process.
Council denys lighting request at Listowel Bocce Ball Court
Municipal staff recommended denying a request for lighting at the bocce ball court in Listowel, citing high cost and limited use, and council agreed.
Perth County OPP lay 217 traffic-related charges during Road Safety Week
All members of the Perth County OPP took part in the Canada Road Safety Week campaign June 21 to July 1.
Break and Enter at Murphy’s Ice Cream; $800 in damage and losses reported
Police were seen on July 7 around 3 p.m. parked at Murphy’s Ice Cream, talking with employees and surveying around the business’s building.
The Golden Anniversaries is hilarious, heartwrenching
If you have ever wondered what couples truthfully speak about behind closed doors, in the security of their home and marriage, you will enjoy Mark Crawford’s latest and greatest play at the Blyth Festival theatre.
Morris -Turnberry adopts planning fees increase, not without frustration
Morris-Turnberry Council has reluctantly adopted an updated planning fee schedule adopted by Huron County Council on the recommendation of staff at the July 2 meeting.
Rotary Club of Walkerton will reach 85-year milestone in 2024
On June 6 of 1939, the Rotary Club of Walkerton was awarded its charter from Rotary International, giving our community one of its foremost service clubs. The one-year-old Hanover Rotary Club was our sponsor, with the encouragement of the Owen Sound Club.
Listowel Memorial Hospital to receive funding for upgrades and repairs
On July 3, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced hospitals throughout Perth and Wellington Counties will receive over $6.1 million in funding through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) and Exceptional Circumstances Project (ECP) Grant – $3,247,864 going toward the Listowel Memorial
Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth urging adoption, seeking foster homes as centres hit capacity
With around 200 animals in their care and both centres at capacity, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) is hosted a same-day, walk-in adoption event on Wednesday, July 10. The HSKWSP is urging community members to consider adopting or becoming a foster parent as they
Perth County program aims to develop a map of AED locations, improve accessibility
Perth County Paramedic Service aims to revamp the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program. This effort will ensure consistent service delivery to the public, enhance accessibility, and ensure that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public places comply with provincial requirements.
Midwestern Newspapers July 11, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – Seven contestants compete for fair ambassador title: Amy Kieftenburg; Candice De Weerd; Stephanie Farrish; Rebekah Hamilton; Hailey Weber; Megan Thompson; Jodi Vanden Braak.
GBPH notified of one fatal, three non-fatal drug poisonings over past five days
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert to community partners after receiving notification of one fatal and three non-fatal drug poisonings in the area over the previous five days.
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We’ve been critical in recent (and not-so-recent) weeks, of numerous initiatives of Premier Doug Ford’s Conservative Ontario government, so it seems only fair to shine a light on a positive development emanating from that corner.
