At North Perth’s April 25 council meeting, the municipality voted unanimously to impose a new bylaw that changes the rules on open-air fires. The new by-law affects recreational and non-recreational fires
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LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS
The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.
Two Brockton residents facing theft, possession charges
Two Brockton residents are facing charges following a reported theft from a business along Durham Street in Kincardine.
Brockton resident arrested, charged in Lucknow break and enter
Police have arrested and charged a Brockton resident following a reported break and enter in Lucknow on April 27.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award accepting applications
The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management.
Listowel driver charged with failing to stop for school bus stop arm
Wellington County OPP have charged a Listowel driver for failing to stop for a school bus stop arm.
Local hospitals receive $2 million gift from Schultz estate
The Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, and Seaforth hospital foundations have each received $500,000 thanks to a generous legacy donation from a local family.
Driver charged with careless driving in incident that injures firefighter
Police have charged the driver of a vehicle that ran over a fire hose on April 21, resulting in one firefighter being injured.
UPDATE: Second driver involved in March 31 crash near Molesworth has died
Perth County OPP say a second driver involved in a fatal crash near Molesworth on March 31 has succumbed to their injuries.
North Perth resident charged in historical sexual assault case
The Perth County OPP has laid charges against a North Perth resident following a historical sexual assault investigation.
IN PHOTOS – Rugby returns to F.E. Madill
On April 22, rugby returned to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restriction. Students and coaches were happy to be back on the pitch and this was reflected on the scoreboard with three wins for all three Mustang teams over Stratford District Secondary S
NWMO update DGR site location language
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has updated the terminology they are using regarding the remaining sites being considered for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Bird hobbyists and owners of backyard flocks alerted to danger of avian influenza
Huron-Kinloss council members want members of the public to be made aware of a serious issue that could have a devastating impact on local poultry producers.
Spring stroll
Good friends and neighbours Tamela Kennedy (left) and Carla Marks walk their dogs every day along the Maitland River in Morris-Turnberry. Pictured here on Sunday, April 24 with the Kennedy’s Basset Hounds Ellie Mae (left) and Bufford (right). In the middle is the Marks’ Golden Retriever Jude, who en
NWMO updates Huron-Kinloss council on Property Value Protection program
Justin Wallbott of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), accompanied by Tareq Al-Zabet and Michael Pahor, attended the April 20 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council to provide an overview of NWMO’s Property Value Protection (PVP) program.
