NORTH PERTH - After attending a local weekend tournament with their 1984 Wallace Sabres Tyke hockey team, coaches Fred Norman and Jim Stewart put their heads together and discussed the possibility of Wallace Minor Hockey hosting their own Tyke tournament.
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HPPH selects nominees for chair, vice chair and secretary
STRATFORD – Huron Perth Public Health gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on Jan. 10 to hold…
Chretien offers template for response to Trump
It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems…
Coldest Night of the Year walk set for Feb. 22 in Wingham
The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is once again gearing up for its annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser, and they are inviting everyone to join them for this family-friendly winter event in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Howick’s first draft 2025 budget proposes a 9.625% tax rate increase
A staff report explains Howick Township is expecting to bring in revenue of $3,600,792.96, and has proposed expenses of $8,398,269.36.
Cole: Cyclones deliver ‘best consistently-played games of the season’
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones competed in what their Head Coach Jesse Cole called the team’s “best consistently-played games of the season” this past weekend.
Bruce Power, partners provide $320,000 to holiday initiatives
Bruce Power and its Supplier Partners have teamed up to donate $320,000 to numerous holiday initiatives across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties that will make the season brighter for local families.
Huron budget talks begin with a 8.39% levy hike on table
County Treasurer Michael Blumhagen presented the first draft of the Huron County 2025 budget to councillors at the Jan. 8 regular meeting, proposing a levy increase of $4,434,779 or 8.39 per cent year over year to a total of $57,261,386
Huron County updates aggregate strategy; council grapples with balancing extraction and community interests
County councillors discussed the county’s updated aggregate strategy, with some raising concerns about balancing the economic needs of the industry with environmental protection and community interests.
Listowel Curling Club host SW tankard qualifier for Special Olympics Ontario
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Curling Club hosted the SW tankard qualifier for Special Olympics Ontario on Jan. 11.
North Perth plans to look into Food Cycler program
NORTH PERTH - Councillors asked staff to investigate and bring back a report regarding proceeding with the Food Cycler program after hearing from a delegation.
Happy New Year from the Bilyeas
As we bring in the new year of 2025, my husband Chris and I wish you, our new community, the…
Howick receives reports from Xplore Inc. for three telecommunication towers coming to township
Council here received three reports from its chief building official regarding three wireless telecommunication towers in the township and surrounding area.
Blame it on Trudeau …
For at least the past couple of years, a space alien listening to all the talk about Justin Trudeau…
Listowel’s 150th anniversary festivities set for Aug. 1 – 3
NORTH PERTH - The community of Listowel is gearing up for milestone celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary.
