It all came down to money – whether Brockton councillors felt the Saugeen Municipal Airport was providing taxpayers with good value for their money. They decided it was not.
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Walkerton’s Hometown Christmas Market turns into giant street party
For some, it was the chance to get a head start on Christmas shopping. Stores were packed, as were booths set up by vendors in the park on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Perth County OPP investigate fatal collision
One person has died as a result of a motor-vehicle collision in Perth County last Thursday afternoon.
Howick council defers decision on zoning amendment for former Gorrie United Church
Plans to convert the former Gorrie United Church to a single-family residential home have hit a small bump in the road, however it is one everyone involved is certain will be overcome in short order.
Cyclones U18 Rep team participates in Regional Silver Stick
The Listowel Cyclones U18 team went 1-2-1 at the Wingham Regional Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started out with a 2-2 tie against the Ayr Flames on Nov. 13, before beating the Kincardine Kinucks 2-0 on Nov. 16. The Cyclones then fell to the Mid-Huron Huskies 2-0 on Nov. 18, and the Mi
Ironmen extend point streak to four games in win over Flyers
The Wingham Ironmen had a productive road trip over Nov. 17-18, picking up three of a possible four points with a win and an overtime loss to hold pace in the close confines of the PJHL’s North Pollock Division.
Listowel DSS wins inaugural Early Bird Classic tournament
The Listowel District Secondary School Lightning got off to strong start in their 2023-24 Huron-Perth girls’ hockey season, winning the inaugural Early Bird Classic tournament on Nov. 15 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Drives earn first win by running over Lancers
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives emphatically picked up their first career Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) victory on Saturday night in Lucknow with an 8-3 triumph over the Lancers.
Cycs continue to roll with two more weekend wins
The Listowel Junior Cyclones continue to prove that they’re an upper-echelon team in the GOJHL this season, following another pair of victories and four more valuable points that have propelled the club into second place in the Midwestern Conference.
North Perth adopts new strategic plan with four goals
Council adopted the 2023-26 North Perth Strategic Plan at the Nov. 13 meeting.
Blyth Festival announces lineup for 50th season
In 2024, the Blyth Festival is celebrating a major milestone, half a century in the making.
St. Joseph’s Church holds Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 18
The Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church on Nov. 18 was a busy site only minutes after opening its doors for the lunch and Christmas Greenery sale. Pictured at the by donation bake table was Julie Immink, Sherri Hicks, and Lisa Martin.
Express Tiny Homes – providing the opportunity to create financial freedom and living flexibility
With affordable housing becoming an all-encompassing topic the last few years, it’s no secret that finding suitable and inexpensive living options has become extremely difficult in today’s economy.
COVID, flu vaccines now available in Huron-Perth
As of Oct. 30, the COVID-19 XBB vaccine and the influenza vaccine (“flu shot”) are available to everyone aged six months and older.
‘Every fentanyl addict out there is just a hurting person hiding from whatever problem they have’
For a casual observer, the growing opioid crisis in Canada may seem like a problem localized within larger urban centres, in distant cities like Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto. The reality is that no community’s population is immune from opioid addiction and overdose-related deaths, and that include
