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.
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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.
North Perth to allow credit card payment for select services
Staff recommended, and council agreed, to allow the municipality to accept credit card payments for select services.
Dog complaints on the rise in Morris-Turnberry
Council here heard yet another round of new dog-related complaints to its bylaw enforcement staff.
Huron County announces launch of Bridge Housing and Stability Program
County council has announced the launch of the Bridge Housing and Stability Program, which will begin in November and will further Huron County’s ongoing work to prevent and address homelessness.
Council endorses housing action plan focused on fostering environment to increase number and affordability of homes
Claire Dodds, commissioner of community development, together with colleagues Tina Metcalfe, director of human resources; Jack Van Dorp, manager of land use, planning and development; and Tania Dickson, housing services manager, presented Bruce County’s housing action plan to council at the July 4 m
Comancheros Car Club Show ‘n Shine donates $3,341 to North Perth Community Hospice
A sea of over 260 cars flooded the Listowel Memorial Park on July 7 for the annual Comancheros Car Club Show ‘n Shine.
