While the major political parties have been busy trying to promise their way into government, sadly no one is talking about the most important economic issue facing Canada today, a severe shortage of labour. It does not matter what industry – white collar, blue collar, or jobs where you don’t need a
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Meth seized during Mount Forest traffic stop
On Aug. 29 at approximately 8:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police Wellington County Detachment investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that was parked at a business on Main Street in Mount Forest.
Listowel It Takes A Village organizes ‘No Fixed Address’ Tour, Sept. 18
With the federal election less than two weeks away, Listowel It Takes A Village Director Andrea Charest felt that the timing was perfect to give local Perth-Wellington candidates the opportunity to see and hear from some of their most vulnerable constituents.
United Way announces North Perth campaign kickoff
September is here and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the North Perth Campaign Kick-off, sponsored by Ward & Uptigrove, happening Friday, Sept. 17.
Province announces vaccine passport system – effective Sept. 22
The provincial government has reversed its stance on vaccine passports.
Mayor Kasenberg unimpressed by investigation following inclusivity, anti-racism charter motion
Following an eight-month investigation period, Daria Peregoudova was on hand on Sept. 2 to present the findings regarding two complaints against Coun. Todd Kasenberg for allegedly contravening the Code of Conduct for members of council of the Corporation of the County of Perth.
Conners ties for 22nd at Tour Championship
Catching incoming Tour Championship stroke leader Patrick Cantlay proved to be a tall order for everyone in the 30-man field at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend.
Cyclones continue training camp, drop preseason opener to Rockets in shootout
It had been over 18 months since the Listowel Cyclones last faced off against an opponent in any facet of Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) play, but the local Junior B squad finally got back to business in a preseason contest on Sept. 4.
Jubilee Acres corn crop looks promising
Once again this year, we are grateful to have a bountiful crop of corn to help feed the hungry.
Bruce County supports National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Bruce County council adopted a resolution in support of reconciliation, acknowledgement, and collaboration for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
New social service relief, community housing funding available in Bruce County
BRUCE COUNTY – At the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference on Monday, Aug.…
County council commends Westario on LEAP funding
With the pandemic showing no sign of disappearing anytime soon, and the financial hardships it has caused continuing, programs to help low-income households are welcome.
Hometown filly Power Of An Angel victorious in Grassroots
After battling against the province’s best two-year-old pacing fillies for the last two months, Power Of An Angel returned home to Hanover Raceway and found her way to the winner’s circle in the first of five $21,450 Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots divisions on Saturday, Sept. 4.
Two local boys help Wilmot Thunder win gold
Two local boys have had a whirlwind of a summer.
