Council has expressed its support of two motions, one of which deals with childcare and the other around Bill 21 (Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act, 2022).
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Huron County launches recruitment campaign
Huron County Children’s Services staff and management have been working on new initiatives that could help recruit and retain childcare and early childhood education (ECE) workers in the area.
‘Speed spy’ results show speeding not an issue in Belgrave
The results of a traffic study conducted by Morris-Turnberry indicate that speeding is not an issue on Brandon Road in Belgrave.
IN PHOTOS: Teeswater Spook Haus 2023
The Teeswater Agricultural Society fairgrounds were a creepy spot to be in on Oct. 21-23, as the annual Spook Haus, Spook Walk and Maze were conducted much to the delight of attendees. The Teeswater Kinsmen organized Ye Olde Spook Haus, which featured a perilous journey through a two-storey barn fil
Council hears 2024 budget survey results
Residents of North Huron rank property taxes and infrastructure as top concerns, with a diverse range of age groups and long-term residents prevalent, according to the results of a recent survey by the township.
Drives blanked by Winterhawks
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are still seeking their first win of the inaugural 2023-24 Ontario Elite Hockey League campaign, after dropping a 4-0 decision to the visiting Saugeen Shores Winterhawks on Oct. 21.
LDSS baseball, field hockey squads fall in Huron-Perth semis
The Listowel District Secondary School varsity boys’ baseball squad and the varsity girls’ field hockey team both took early exits from the Huron-Perth Athletics postseason this fall.
Listowel Legion tandem win provincial senior golf title
Palmerston’s Brian Kaye and Listowel’s Rod Sachs claimed their second Provincial Legion Senior Golf Championship last month, beating out a field of 144 players at the Orchard View Golf Club near Leamington.
Cyclones once again finish weekend action with split
When Listowel’s offense begins to match up more consistently with its nightly defensive efforts, the Junior Cyclones are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference.
County to receive report on proposed Kurtzville speed limit change
Council has asked staff to bring a report to a future meeting exploring reducing the speed limit in the village of Kurtzville.
Perth County court facing massive caseload backlog
One county councillor says “the story has gotten worse” regarding the court closures that have added to the case backlog in Perth County’s provincial offences court.
BBQ raises $5,500 for MAP59 project
A successful barbecue coordinated between the Listowel Scotiabank and Watson’s Home Hardware locations late in the summer generated $5,500 in proceeds that were presented to the MAP59 fundraising committee on Oct. 18. Food for the event was provided by ‘The Baker’s Daughter,’ operated by Crabby Joe’
Drain crossing project involves over 1,000 landowners connected to South Maitland Drain
The engineer involved in this drainage project said it was unique for several reasons.
HPPH adopts anti-racism, equity and inclusion policy
Over a year of work has gone into the culmination of Huron-Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) anti-racism, equity, and inclusion policy, which the board of health approved at its Oct. 13 meeting.
Atwood family hosting Halloween food drive to benefit ITAV
A local couple has started the trend of decorating for Halloween on the main street in the village of Atwood, and they are hoping it catches on, inevitably turning Atwood into a Halloween town.
