Brockton council has endorsed a proposed change in drinking water source protection that would see the expansion of requirements for the discretionary septic inspection program around Lake Rosalind.
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Housing cost increase plays major role in rise in food bank use
News last week that more than a million people living in Ontario turned to food banks over a 12-month period starting in the spring of 2023, should be concerning to us all.
Howick Council considers implementing local landfill with front-end receiving area
During public meetings and a delegation at its recent meeting, council here received report…
Two new subdivisions discussed at South Bruce Council meeting
The municipality is poised to continue growth, with two presentations on subdivisions discussed during the Sept. 10 meeting.
Release of Stratford-Perth Archives’ Digital Newspaper Database
Stratford-Perth Archives is excited to announce a new way to access local historic newspapers. You…
Bruce County Memories: When Bruce County women went to war
Few realize that Bruce County women served in key roles during wartime.
Listowel U11 Legends Card take home bronze in year-end tournament
The U11 Listowel Legends Card competed in the Huron-Perth year-end tournament in August taking home…
Rotary Club of Walkerton celebrates 85 years of service to community
One of our community’s most underutilized recreational facility is the Rotary Nature Park located off Cunningham Road on the east end of town. Usage may soon change with the enhanced residential and commercial development of this area.
Listowel Banner Sept. 19, 2024 turnbacks
2014 - Avon Maitland District School Board approved the $14.5 million tender for the construction of a new school, which was later named Westfield Elementary School.
United Way Perth-Huron SRPC launches Speak Up for Housing campaign
United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research AND Planning Council (SRPC) is launching Speak Up for…
CT scanners help reduce ambulance response time in Bruce County despite increased growth, but geography still a challenge
Hannah Mayes, of Operational Research in Health (ORH), presented an update on the deployment review of paramedic services to Bruce County council on Sept. 5.
Police dismantle illegal drug lab in downtown Walkerton
WALKERTON - What started on Sept. 9 with a report of an assault involving a firearm, ended up with…
Rotary Stratford welcomes 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival set for Sept. 14 along the Avon
The iconic Dragon Boat proudly stands in the square, heralding the upcoming 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival.
North Perth Community Hospice hosts talks about dignity within healthcare
Using funding left to them by Sharon Johnson, co-founder of the North Perth Community Hospice in 2011, a slew of talks were hosted on Sept. 5 with Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov.
The Grand Walk to raise funds for seniors services in Huron-Perth
September marks the return of the annual fundraising campaign, The Grand Parade, where feet hit the street in support of senior citizens.
