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OPP host ‘stuff-a-cruiser’ events in Walkerton
The South Bruce OPP held the "Stuff the Cruiser" food drive event on Saturday, April 1 in Walkerton and Kincardine.
Peabody plans to renew focus on affordable housing
In his capacity as Bruce County Warden, Chris Peabody has been busy bringing greetings from the county at a variety of events including Saturday’s Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley and this week’s NWMO workshop, and presenting, with county CAO Derrick Thomson, an overview of the county organization
Brockton to provide funds to two Truth and Reconciliation events
A delegation representing Truth and Reconciliation Brockton provided an update on plans for 2023 during the March 28 council meeting.
South Bruce OPP presents year-end report for 2022 to Brockton council
Insp. Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP detachment commander, presented the 2022 year-end report to Brockton council on March 28.
Crowd packs auditorium at rally to save Chesley hospital
The Save Our Hospital rally in Chesley on Saturday, April 1 packed the auditorium at the community centre.
1903: Historic April Fool’s Day banter
April Fool’s Day or All Fools’ Day is celebrated each year on April 1. This is a time for harmless practical jokes or hoaxes. Once the joke or hoax has been accomplished, the prankster usually shouts ‘April Fools!’ to the target. Although the origins of April Fools are unknown, there are lots of the
Feeling closer to the community than ever before
As a life-long resident of North Perth, I recognize that I grew up in this community from a place of privilege. I didn’t encounter adverse experiences during childhood, grew up in a healthy and wealthy household, and was provided with the support and coping tools to deal with challenges. Metaphorica
This is Home marks third fundraiser, awareness campaign
The cold and snowy weather this weekend only heightened the harsh reality that people experiencing homelessness face during the ‘This is Home’ event this past Saturday and Sunday.
Auxiliary comes through for Listowel Memorial Hospital purchases
What do a fetal heart monitor, a trauma stretcher and a laproscopic grasper have in common? They are all pieces of medical equipment that the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary was able to purchase for LMH using the $20,100 raised through various fundraisers in 2022. The re-opening of the auxiliar
Cadets to host spaghetti dinner, April 1 at Listowel Legion
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 769 Centennaires will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m at the Royal Canadian Legion in Listowel (535 Elizabeth St. E.).
North Perth council talks capital projects
At its most recent budget meeting on March 22, North Perth council broke down by department the planned capital expenditures to be included in the 2023 budget.
Market Garden Park construction set to begin next week, finish by July
Construction of the Market Garden Park in downtown Walkerton is set to begin next week, with an anticipated opening date of July 2023.
South Bruce chooses makeup of delegation for Finland trip
Council has decided how the group of 10 people representing South Bruce on an educational tour to Finland will be made up.
Bruce County appoints Christine MacDonald deputy CAO
Christine MacDonald has been named the deputy chief administrative officer of Bruce County, effective March 23.
