At its May 12 meeting, many items of varying topics were discussed during Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Board of Health (BOH) meeting.
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Evolution of countywide societies over the last 150 years
Associations related to trade, religion, and politics have existed since ancient times. There have been many in Perth County, some of which disbanded many years ago, and some of which have endured. They were formed by groups for various reasons, such as supporting and protecting trade, the bettermen
Wingham McHappy Day raises nearly $5K
The Wingham McDonald’s hosted its annual McHappy Day on May 10, where good food, good laughs and good times were had by all. The fundraising day continues to provide Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario with the funds needed to support their facilities in London and Windsor, which se
North Huron hears Blyth Festival updates on 2023 season
NORTH HURON – Rachel King and Gil Garratt from the Blyth Centre for the Arts/Blyth Festival…
Council disputes location of ITAV market
At its May 15 meeting, North Perth council discussed some correspondence they received from It Takes A Village (ITAV) in Listowel. The letter was sent to request that ITAV be permitted to host its Community Access Market in Livingstone Park for the 2023 summer season.
Bruce County to comment on negative impact of Bill 97: too much rural growth risks prime agricultural land
At least one member of Bruce County Council’s planning committee, Mark Goetz, mayor of South Bruce, wants to ensure the county’s concerns about the potential negative impact on agriculture, of Bill 97 - unless substantial changes are made to the draft Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) released April
‘We kept thinking that we’re a church, and nobody would harm us’
There is an unwritten rule and understanding that institutions such as churches were generally off limits to thieves. Evidently, that rulebook no longer applies.
Brockton mayor sees both sides of Bill 97 issue
Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton and Bruce County warden, anticipates some interesting discussion at Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council, starting with the planning meeting.
Residents call for action on Ridout St. hazards
A group of seven people, including Carol De Rosie and Brandy Patterson, were in the council chambers for the May 9 meeting of Brockton council, and more were in attendance electronically. The “hot topic” was Ridout Street.
Free life skills seminars for young adults coming this summer to South Bruce
The Municipality of South Bruce is offering free life skills training seminars to young adults ages 16 - 25. The workshops are sponsored through the Early Investments in Education and Skills (EIES) funding provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
County housing units to get energy-saving upgrades
The Bruce County Housing Corporation has partnered with CLEAResult for energy-saving upgrades to enhance the county’s housing facilities and benefit the tenants.
2022 Annual Report of local drinking water source protection activities now available
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Source Protection Committee (SPC) approved the 2022 Annual Progress Report for submission to the Province of Ontario. This progress report documents the achievements made together with municipalities, agencies and ministries to implement local source prote
Volunteers wanted for Behind the Bars this summer at Huron Historic Gaol
Behind the Bars returns to the Huron Historic Gaol this summer, and the Gaol is currently seeking volunteers to help portray former inmates for the popular event.
North Huron childcare user survey results released
Manager of Children’s Services Trisha McLean shared the results of a childcare survey sent out in February to families using at least one of the four North Huron childcare programs.
Time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens
Most of us ignore emergency preparedness, until there is an emergency.
