Living Wage Week in Ontario runs Nov. 14-18, and United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) Social Research and Planning Council is announcing the new living wage of $20.70 an hour, up from $17.95 just one year ago.
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Huron-Perth MOH encourages public to get COVID-19 booster, flu shot
At the Nov. 4 Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health meeting, Medical Officer of Health (MOH), Dr. Miriam Klassen, presented her report to the board, which included updates on what HPPH is doing locally in response to the upcoming flu season and continuous COVID-19 pandemic.
North Huron signs three-year lease for Galbraith Park soccer field
North Huron council opted to renew the lease with Maitland Conservation (MC) for Galbraith Park for a three-year term, following a one-year renewal in 2021.
Heffer addresses Morris-Turnberry council at inaugural meeting
The new council term began on Nov. 15 in Morris-Turnberry with the swearing-in of new and returning councillors, the appointment of the Deputy Mayor, and a formal inaugural address from Mayor Jaime Heffer.
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and antibiotics – go away
In my last column, I suggested that we all avoid food which may have been contaminated by pesticides, herbicides fungicides and antibiotics. It’s very hard to do!
A modern fight
It is a real blessing to be able to attend Remembrance Day in person at the cenotaph here in Listowel.
Be wary of the unknown caller
In August 2021, I wrote a piece for the Listowel Banner about the rise in scams and frauds across Ontario during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everyone can win this one
It has often been said that no one wins a strike. Union workers never make up for the pay they lose when out on the picket line, management cannot do business, and both sides lose good working relationships and even friendships. Then there is the collateral damage.
Expressions of interest for Hutton Heights development open again
The second round of expressions of interest for developing the Hutton Heights subdivision began on Nov. 1. It will run until Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.
Lighting of the Lights returns
On Saturday, Nov. 12 the Lighting of the Lights returned to Cruickshank Park in Wingham.
Teeswater Medical Centre campaign reaches $2M
A generous donation from Bruce Power brought the Teeswater Medical Centre $100,000 closer to its $2.6 million goal to renovate the existing building into a state-of-the-art medical facility, including space for a new doctor, a pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals.
North Huron council parks changes to downtown parking bylaw
North Huron’s parking bylaw will remain the same, with two-hour parking between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham Minor Hockey Fun Day 2022
Wingham Minor Hockey hosted a Hockey Fun Day at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Ironmen tie Hawks, drop tight decision to Barons
The Wingham Ironmen returned home to the North Huron Wescast Community Complex last weekend for the first time since mid-October following an extended road trip, picking up only one of a possible four points in PJHL North Pollock Division action.
