BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented on a number of agenda items in an interview prior to the Dec. 10 municipal council meeting.
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Howick Council receives letter from MVCA, makes suggestions on improving naturalization in Gorrie
GORRIE - Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) dated Nov. 14 regarding its draft watershed strategy and naturalization plan for the Gorrie Conservation Area.
Mind boggling baseball math
Like baseball fans across the country, I watched the Jaun Soto stakes with great interest and an eye for the potential impact on our Blue Jays.
Fatal plow, vehicle accident occurs same day as Perth County declares significant weather event
PERTH EAST - One person has died following a motor vehicle collision on Dec. 5, the same day Perth County declared a Significant Weather Event.
100.1 The Ranch’s fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral a success
LISTOWEL - 100.1 The Ranch held its fifth Annual Food & Toy Corral Dec. 3-4 in downtown Listowel, where for 24 hours people dropped off non-perishables and toys to be delivered to local charities.
Howick Township to see updated fees and charges bylaw come 2025
HOWICK - When discussing the 2025 fees and charges update during staff reports at its meeting on Nov. 26, council here brought a few things to light.
Bruce Power pledges $1 million to support county affordable housing
BRUCE COUNTY – At the Dec. 5 meeting of Bruce County council, James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief operating officer and executive vice-president, pledged $1 million for the county’s affordable housing program.
Listowel Panthers host tournament at home Dec. 8
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Panthers hosted a volleyball tournament featuring 29 teams in various age categories from throughout the region at Listowel District Secondary School Dec. 7 and 8. Pictured are one of the Panthers squads in action on Dec. 8.
Mildmay resident Len Metcalfe challenges community to support cash-strapped Crime Stoppers
GREY-BRUCE - Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (CSGB) is in desperate need of funds and board members in order to continue.
Walkerton Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary donate to hospital
WALKERTON - Doreen Weber of the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, recently presented Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins, with a $1,000 donation to the foundation.
‘Memories of the Monarchs’ tribute at upcoming junior hockey tilt
SOUTH BRUCE - South Bruce and area hockey fans will have an opportunity to recall the exploits and accomplishments of the community’s championship hockey teams from the 1940s and ‘50s at the Mildmay ice rink this weekend.
Perth County declares significant weather event Dec. 5
All non-essential travel is strongly discouraged.
Petition for backyard chickens fails in South Bruce
On Nov. 26, council here heard a delegation for allowing backyard chickens in South Bruce communities, subsequently denying the request with several councillors offering reasons for opposition.
Lions Club donates to Imagination Foundation- announces ‘Holly Dolly Donut’ team up
LISTOWEL – The Lions Club of Listowel are donating partial proceeds from their Lotto that wrapped…
Jamie Heffer appointed Huron County warden
Jamie Heffer, mayor of Morris-Turnberry, has been appointed to the role of the Huron County warden.
