The first Royal Tour of Canada and the United States took place in the summer and fall of 1860. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, visited Perth County as part of his tour of Canada. He was born at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 9, 1841, and hadn’t yet turned 19 when he was sent on a
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Viewing ‘agents of change’ as knowledgeable and valuable
I was thinking today about the first time I showed someone, whom I met in the Village, that their life experiences were looked upon as a valuable asset for employment. I remember feeling so profoundly moved by how this person felt that their journey with addiction and homelessness translated into a
Salvation Army Harvest of Hope utilized as educational resource to encourage gardening
The Salvation Army’s new Harvest of Hope garden is not a community garden, instead, it is meant to be an educational resource for the community. According to Carolyn Saunders, food bank coordinator, it’s a place where people who have had lots of gardening experience or absolutely none can share or l
Council requests report on possible return to in-person council meetings
When the opportunity arose at the Aug. 23 council meeting for councillors to request staff reports, Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen took the opportunity to ask what the next steps would be for moving back to in-person meetings.
Listowel triathletes complete second fundraiser in support of YFC, raise approximately $12K
Completing the task itself was a tall enough order. The extreme heat and humidity that settled in over the area last week didn’t make things any easier on Matt Reesor and Mike Morrison.
United Way hopes to add rental housing to North Perth community hub project
It’s a project that there has been a lot of talk about for the past few years and on Aug. 19, Ryan Erb, executive director of the United Way Perth Huron, said there is good news and progress as far as the development of the North Perth Community Hub is concerned.
Howick Mutual Insurance donates to Belmore Community Centre
Howick Mutual Insurance recently presented the Belmore Community Centre with a $5000 donation to go toward arena renovations. Pictured are, from left: Tammy Hickling, vice-president of operations at Howick Mututal; Steve Wright, director at Howick Mututal; Kyra Wright, treasurer of the Belmore Chamb
Howick to fill council vacancy based on 2018 votes
The resignation at the council meeting last month left Howick council with the decision of how to fill the vacancy.
Good planning makes good neighbours
Most people are familiar with the concept that good fences make good neighbours. A version of that was expressed at the Aug. 9 meeting of the committee of adjustment – good planning maintains harmony in a neighbourhood and prevents bad feelings among residents.
Tender accepted for Bruce Beach project
Council has approved the tender of Birnam Excavating Ltd. In the amount of $528,488 plus tax for the Bruce Municipal Drain phase one. This was the lowest of two bids, and is slightly below the engineer’s estimate of $543,880 plus tax.
March of Dimes helps Lucknow family, provides funding for modified van
The Irwin family celebrated on Aug. 20 after receiving much-needed funding to modify a van that would accommodate their 18-year-old son, who uses a wheelchair full-time.
Province announces funding for ag tech projects
The Ontario government has announced the second phase of the Agri-tech Innovation Program is now open.
Huron County initiative aims to diversify local agriculture by putting marginal lands to better use
The new agricultural product initiative, led by the Huron County economic development department, is encouraging local farmers to diversify their production by considering using their marginal lands for new crops.
New physician coming to Wingham
The Wingham and Area Health Professionals Recruitment Committee, the North Perth-North Huron Family Health Team and the Wingham & District Hospital are delighted to announce Dr. Mahrous Mousa will be practicing family medicine at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre and Wingham & District Hospi
