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Conversation on employment, training set for July 19
North Perth is facilitating a community conversation to better understand employers’ needs when it comes to training.
Super soaker
For those looking to beat the July heat, there are few better places in Listowel than the Kinette Splash Pad in Memorial Park. Colton Williams-Claus, 5, of Listowel got the chance to cool down under the splash pad buckets last Wednesday afternoon, July 6.
Bumpy start leads to smooth roads ahead
Ian Brady has been driving professionally for five years this September but has only been in the transit business since the holiday season. He drives, among other routes, for PC Connect, the county’s public transportation system.
Hospital closures may continue this summer
After emergency room closures on Canada Day had residents surprised, and closures last weekend had residents worried, CEO of the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Karl Ellis says that hospital closures may continue this summer.
North Perth firefighters responds to bush fire near Erie Meats
Firefighters from Listowel and Atwood are currently on the scene of a bush fire in Listowel's south end.
Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn
Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.
Chesley emergency department closed for portion of weekend
Less than a month after reintroducing 24/7 service at the Chesley hospital’s emergency department, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced temporary closures this coming weekend “due to a number of unexpected staff absences.”
Listowel, Wingham emergency departments to close for portion of weekend due to lack of nursing staff
Due to nursing staff shortages at the Listowel and Wingham hospitals, the emergency department at both sites will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
Whitechurch ball team members gather for reunion
On June 25 at the Whitechurch Ball Park, some players from the 1962 team that won the All Ontario Grand Championship, coached by Joe Tiffin, along with players from other teams in the 1960s, got together to reminisce. Pictured, back row (from left): Wayne Todd, Ken Houston, Hugh Todd, Alan MacDonald
Couple donates $25,000 the BMG Community Centre renovation
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign is pleased to accept a $25,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) from Joe and Deb Seili.
Huron County announces 2022 SLED funding recipients
Director of Economic Development Vickie Lass informed Huron County council of the recipients of the 2022 Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) grants during the June 22 regular meeting.
Huron County develops Land Acknowledgement User Guide
Council members and staff of Huron County have a new tool at their disposal to further reconciliation efforts with Indigenous People, with the introduction of a Land Acknowledgement User Guide, created by Matthew Dawkins, equity, diversity, and inclusion assistant for Huron County.
Council of the Great Lakes Region announces action strategy
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), as part of its Circular Great Lakes initiative, released an innovative five-year strategy and action plan for plastics on June 28.
Life has not been easy
The last few weeks have been tough on me.
