The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund made its 129th donation of a defibrillator on Aug. 4. It Takes A Village received the defibrillator in the memory of nursing sister Matilda Ethel Green.
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Funnel clouds spotted outside Listowel, Aug. 7
While a lengthy thunderstorm last Saturday evening certainly had the potential to create a more violent weather event, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has confirmed that no tornadoes touched down in the area.
Wingham Skating Club seeking volunteers for 2021-22 season
In preparation for their upcoming skating season, the Wingham Skating Club is seeking volunteers to help run their programming.
Local youth express excitement about their return to playing lacrosse
After a summer without the sport, local players are excited that the North Perth Lacrosse Association is back in full swing.
New chief and council elected at Neyaashiinigmiing
The band members from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker Reserve) elected a new chief and council on Aug. 6, choosing a female chief this time.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation residents take matters into their own hands after suicides, opioid addiction crisis surge
Opioid addiction, suicide, and intergenerational trauma are a genuine and deadly reality for Indigenous People.
Poll: business owners optimistic about long-term prospects despite pandemic
Coming out of the 17 month-long pandemic, a new study suggests business owners in Canada feel brighter days may be ahead.
Howick applying for second grant for trail system
After a recommendation from staff, council decided to apply for a second grant to pay for the installation of a trail system within the Howick tri-villages.
OPP say Civic holiday weekend was the most tragic long weekend of the year
Police say a motor vehicle driver, a motorcyclist, two off-roaders and a kayaker lost their lives in separate incidents over the Civic holiday weekend, making it the most tragic long weekend of the year on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways.
Pass the nail polish
While some of the memories seem like yesterday, the doors of Listowel’s most famous watering hole, Modeans, have been closed for over a decade.
Pethick named executive director of Foundation For Education Perth-Huron
The board of directors of the Foundation For Education Perth-Huron recently announced the appointment of Laura Pethick as executive director. Pethick started work with the Foundation on July 19.
Falls Reserve Conservation Area to install state-of-the-art septic system
new septic system at the campground just outside of Goderich will include direct sewage drainage to 56 campsites, eliminating the need to dump before you go, and an improved state-of-the-art, more centralized dumping station for the remainder of the trailer sites.
Huron-Kinloss council approves participation in MTO golf cart pilot program
Council approved a slightly amended version of the staff recommendation for participation in the Ministry of Transportation’s golf cart pilot project.
North Huron council to purchase audio system for meetings
Since council does not know where their council chambers will be relocated to, they made the decision to purchase a relocatable audio system to better improve the quality of their council meetings.
