North Perth will be hosting two public information centres for upcoming park projects that are forthcoming to the municipality. Working with the consultants at SHIFT Landscape Architecture, the municipality is looking to explore park designs for spaces in Wallace and Listowel.
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Perth County supports HAF applications for lower tiers
At its Aug. 3 meeting, Perth County council voted in favour of financially supporting the county’s lower tier municipalities in their applications for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
Kasenberg’s housing motion defeated at county council
At Perth County council’s Aug. 3 meeting, a notice of motion was brought forth by county councillor and North Perth Mayor, Todd Kasenberg in regards to affordable and attainable housing.
167th Teeswater Fair set for Aug. 17-20
Very few fairs have as long and storied a history as the Teeswater Fair.
Huron County Plowing Match set for August 17-18
This year’s Huron County Plowing Match has been anticipated by hosts Pete and Leisa Albers for years.
Greg Nadjiwon returns as Ogimaa of Neyaashiinigmiing
Greg Nadjiwon returned to his former seat as Ogimaa (Chief) of the Chippewas of Nawash after taking the last term off to rest and rejuvenate himself.
Saugeen First Nation mourns loss of esteemed elder, former chief
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved elder and former chief of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nations, Vernon Roote, who went home to be with the ancestors on Aug. 4, 2023.
Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part II
The practice of mixed farming in the 1940s and ‘50s was, at times, a very “risky business.”
Local news is still readily available online, despite the efforts of Meta and Google
Well, we knew it was going to happen, and it finally has. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has started blocking Canadian news from its social media platforms.
‘The more innocuous the name of a weapon, the more hideous its impact’
In my nearly two decades of writing a regular column, I can’t recall ever penning a historical commentary on the Vietnam War.
The Canadian scorpion?
When it comes to insects, by no means do I consider myself an expert.
Main street at lunchtime is not a speedway
Most of us have had the experience of travelling along a road a wee bit over the posted limit, and having someone blaze past as if we were standing still.
South Bruce council approves amended multi-year funding agreement with the NWMO
Council has authorized a bylaw that will allow the municipality to amend its multi-year funding agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
South Bruce CLC awards 2023 student bursaries to five local youth
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) of South Bruce received a report outlining a recent review and subsequent continuation of the annual bursary program, which awards student applicants a $1,000 grant.
