LISTOWEL - This spring, North Perth Community Hospice (NPCH) is proudly celebrating a special milestone with its 20th Annual Spring Social on April 9.
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County comments on proposed ‘buy Ontario’ procurement policy
WALKERTON - Before Bruce County Council voted to support the staff recommendation on the Ontario Regulatory consultation for public sector procurement requirements, some interesting possibilities came under discussion.
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants $200,000 to Listowel Kinsmen for upgrades to station
LISTOWEL - Perth Wellington MPP Matthew Rae met with the Listowel Kinsmen Club to acknowledge a grant it received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Brockton reviews winter maintenance on Chepstow Road
WALKERTON - It’s been a long, snowy winter. Brockton Council heard a report by operations director Nicholas Schnurr at the Feb. 24 meeting about winter maintenance of Chepstow Road.
Bruce County plan to include several mapping changes endorsed by municipal councils moves forward
WALKERTON - At its Feb. 19 meeting, Bruce County council voted to go ahead and include in the new Official Plan several mapping changes endorsed by local councils.
Fatal vehicle collision in North Perth claims life of 19-year-old
NORTH PERTH - On Feb. 18, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Perth County OPP along with Paramedic Services and local fire Services responded to a two‑vehicle collision on Perth Line 72 near Perth Road 140.
AMDSB plan shows increase in weather, measles-related absences last year
SEAFORTH - Data which indicates an increase in certain kinds of student absences; a minimal change to the number of suspensions, as well as an increase in the awareness of mental health services, was shared by Avon Maitland District School Board staff with school board trustees at their meeting last
Royal Canadian Legion presents $7,000 donation to Hospital Foundation
Representatives of Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation present Cindy Binkley, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,000 donation toward the X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign.
New staff ‘excited to join long-term care team,’ says Bruce County CAO
WALKERTON - Bruce County’s long-term care homes committee met on Feb. 19.
North Perth purchases new grader
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council has authorized the purchase of a new grader for the price of $623,544.74.
East Ridge neighbourhood taking shape with new development, says Brockton mayor
WALKERTON - The “distinct neighbourhood” envisioned by Mayor Chris Peabody in the East Ridge area is quickly taking shape.
Roses are red … or are they?
February is truly the month of love! Flowers are purchased by the hundreds of thousands to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Did you get your roses?
Paisley crokinole scores from Feb. 21
PAISLEY - Crokinole was played at the Paisley Legion on Feb. 21
Brockton, Edificio announce plans for McDonald’s and gas bar at Walkerton’s East Ridge
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton and project developer Edificio have announced significant progress on a new integrated food, retail, and fuel development at 2 Ontario Road in the East Ridge area of Walkerton.
Listowel Lions holds annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario
The Listowel Lions Club held its annual “PJs and Pancakes” event to support the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) on Feb. 22 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
