A delegation from Listowel Minor Hockey approached council to ask for some relief for its financial woes on Sept. 13.
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Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland
Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.
Knollcrest Lodge outbreak claims lives of four residents
COVID-19 has been attributed to the deaths of four residents of Milverton’s Knollcrest Lodge long-term care home, according to Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Miriam Klassen.
Ironmen back on the ice
Wingham Ironmen goaltender Garrett Golley is pictured warming up in net during drills at the…
Maitland Conservation warns of imminent bluff failure on Lake Huron shores
Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.
Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
Howick firefighters take part in 9/11 stair climb
Pictured are Howick Fire Department Chief Shawn Edwards and Firefighter Madelyn Yungblut at the…
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment
The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.
Building numbers still up in Huron-Kinloss
The August 2021 building report indicates numbers are still up.
Morris-Turnberry municipal office to maintain current hours of operation
Now that the municipal office has reopened to walk-in traffic, staff felt the time was right to consider changing the hours the office was open to the public.
A new research project for neurogenerative diseases
In a recent column, I explained what I am doing to slow down my progress from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to a worse dementia. I am trying to follow my own recommendations but adhering to my “Seven Pillars to a Good Life” is easier said than done. Apparently, my disease is called a Neurodegenera
Changes to North Huron’s human resources policies and procedures introduced
North Huron CAO Dwayne Evans presented the new human resources manual to council at its Sept. 13 meeting.
