Three local businesses claim the municipality’s building department has let them down resulting in negative impacts to the their businesses, which they say cost them thousands of dollars.
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Midwestern Newspapers Turnbacks – May 30, 2024
2014 – Marijuana enforcement is a high priority for local OPP, as medical marijuana operations and prescriptions are on the rise and concerns about how the drug will impact operations.
Council discusses becoming ‘unwilling host’ to energy storage or production projects
The May 21 meeting agenda included a report on the Alectra battery storage proposal. Mayor Chris Peabody reiterated his frustration with the way the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) conducted the selection process for battery storage facilities in this region.
Let’s Stuff The Truck returns
It makes a difference when a community bands together.
Durham Street bridge repair work underway
Starting the week of May 27, until December, those using the Durham Street bridge in Walkerton can expect lane closures on the bridge. Traffic control measures will be in place, as will signage.
Maitland Conservation and Saugeen Ojibway Nation working towards building collaborative relationship
Maitland Conservation (MC) General Manager Phil Beard and Jayne Thompson, communications and GIS-IT coordinator, presented a report to members on May 7 regarding a recent introductory workshop held between MC and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON).
Community Living North Perth, Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House team up to fundraise
Community Living North Perth hosted a fundraiser joint with Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House on May 27 with 10 per cent of all sales going toward their programs.
Perth Children’s Water Festival features fun, educational activities
The 2024 Perth Children’s Water Festival was held in the afternoon sunshine on May 26 at the…
Audience ‘sold’ on Sing! this Spring! performance
When the audience is surprised that intermission has arrived after what seemed to be mere minutes, you know the show is beyond good.
Saugeen Children’s Safety Village: a lot has changed since it first opened on Durham Street in Walkerton
Al Leach, also known as the “mayor of the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village,” made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors at the May 16 meeting.
This country’s ‘herd immunity’ to measles at risk
When a child dies of measles, it is a tragedy. When it happens in a country with readily available, free, effective vaccine, it is even more tragic.
Two vehicle collision over long weekend; one person airlifted
One person was airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance on the afternoon of May 17 following a two vehicle collision in the area of Line 87 and Road 165.
Country musician Amanda Keeles coming to Wingham Town Hall
WINGHAM - London, Ontario-born country artist Amanda Keeles’s tour is coming to Wingham.
Landscape artist opens season for Blyth Festival Art Gallery
The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is in full swing.
Cindy Matthews discusses second book, The Roach Family and Other Stories
The Roach Family and Other Stories is award-winning author Cindy Matthews’ second book.
