Council amended a bylaw to allow the delegation of authority to allow staff to grant a temporary one-time extension of three months for draft approval to plans of subdivision and condominium plans at the May 2 meeting.
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Gutter politics
Official Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre created quite a stir in the past couple of weeks with his pledge to use the notwithstanding clause to override any laws that don’t suit his worldview in a bizarre op-ed piece in which he trashed every form of business association going.
County to comment on provincial planning changes
Bruce County council will be submitting comments to the province on this spring’s changes to planning legislation.
Three local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students
Three of North Perth local gyms welcomed over 100 Grade 7 students from North Perth Westfield Elementary School to learn about the importance of fitness.
Luke Brubacher drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats, eyes up NFL career
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected eight Canadian players in the May 1 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft – including 6’5”, 246-pound defensive lineman Luke Brubacher from Listowel who was drafted 16th overall in round two.
Cyclones split first two Sutherland Cup games
The Listowel Cyclones split the opening games of their Sutherland Cup final series with the St. Marys Lincolns, losing a 3-2 squeaker at home in the opening game on May 3 before taking game four by a 4-1 count on the road April 5.
Ty Cross played 8-ball for 30 hours to raise funds for ALS
As part of the Challenge Accepted Foundation, Ty Cross began playing 8-ball on May 4 at 10 a.m. and continued playing until 4 p.m. the following day at Wroxeter Community Hall to raise funds for ALS.
May 9, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – A bylaw to bring ATVs to the trails in North Perth was defeated for the third time after a vote from North Perth Council.
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s Community Show features artistic expression from all ages
BLYTH – The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is hosting its annual community show May 11 through May 31, highlighting a diverse range of pieces from local artists of all ages.
Legionnaires season opens with Junior/Senior tilt
The Listowel Senior and Junior Legionnaires will tune up for regular season baseball by playing an exhibition game at the John Bell Diamond on May 3. Game time is 7:30pm.
Public access phones outside OPP buildings updated to new E-phones
Members of the public who visit West Region detachments after-hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities.
GM BluePlan merges to become GEI Consultants; maintains environmental focus
Being on top of the latest technology and environmental practices, is what GM BluePlan Engineering is used to doing.
Christine Brandt to be Brockton community development co-ordinator
The Municipality of Brockton has announced the hiring of Christine Brandt as the incoming community development co-ordinator for the municipality.
Police warn about increase in investment and cryptocurrency scams in local area
South Bruce OPP is warning that fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent in its five municipalities.
Bruce County Public Library report highlights growth, community engagement
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) has released its 2023 annual report, showcasing what county officials say is “a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement.”
