Interim Director of Public Works and Facilities Chip Wilson presented a report to council here on June 17, requesting emergency funding for the Dectron Unit (dehumidifier) at the Wescast Community Complex after a power surge on May 1 damaged the unit.
News
Ontario Health Coalition hearings highlight grim reality
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) hosted several hearings throughout the province June 8-18, collecting feedback from community members impacted by hospital and emergency department closures.
First Responder walk aims to break stigma surrounding mental health
Sergeant Manny Coelho worked as a police officer for decades before truly addressing his mental health.
Turnbacks, June 27
LISTOWEL: TEN YEARS AGO 2014 – North Perth Manager of Environmental Services Mark Hackett…
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kurtzville celebrates 150 years
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kurtzville celebrated it’s 150th anniversary with a special service on May 26.
Pieces of the Past
As the days grow longer and warmer, and the scent of freshly cut grass fills the air, there’s a…
Lang officially resigns as deputy mayor
The main item on the agenda for the June 18 meeting of Brockton council was the report by integrity commissioners Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood of the firm Principles Integrity, on Deputy Mayor James Lang.
Kids Fly at SMA event held at Saugeen Municipal Airport on June 22
The popular Kids Fly at SMA event at Saugeen Municipal Airport on June 22 introduced a crowd of young people aged eight to 17 to the fun of flying.
OPP focus on “Big Four” safety factors for Canada Day; multiple impaired driver arrests in Perth County
As part of the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025, the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment for the annual Canada Day campaign, which runs from Friday June 21 through Monday July 2.
Tour for Teens raises $60,000 for Youth Unlimited YFC centres
STRATFORD – On Saturday, June 8 in Stratford, 113 riders participated in 25 km, 50 km or 100…
WDCS Student presents a display of her original art works
From June 18-20, Rachael Cullum, a Grade 13 student at Walkerton District Community School, shows off and sells the several paintings she created.
Looking for some support from adults
Youth are part of a world that adults are unable to understand what it is like to grow up in.…
Saving Graceland shines spotlight on local mental health issues
Show on Blyth stage until Aug. 8
RCMP Musical Ride trots into Teeswater
The RCMP Musical Ride trotted into Teeswater on June 19, bringing an estimated 4,500 spectators to the small farming town.
County urges province to pause health-care service cuts
Two members of Bruce County council – the mayors of Saugeen Shores and South Bruce – are asking the province to take a more wholistic approach when it comes to health care in this area.
