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IN PHOTOS: Listowel Legion honours Queen Elizabeth II
Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion paid a solemn tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Monday morning, Sept. 19, at the Listowel Cenotaph. Padre Ralph Dwarika officiated the service, which featured a wreath laying and colour party salute to the beloved monarch who passed away on Sept. 8.
Huron Perth Public Health approves MOH compensation, report
On Sept. 9, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met via Zoom to approve Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Miriam Klassen’s compensation, as well as to receive the MOH’s report.
United Way sets 2022 fundraising goal of nearly $2.3 million
Coming off a record-breaking 2021 fundraising campaign, the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) has set its sights even higher in 2022.
Plea for better kennel bylaws brought to North Perth council
The organization Ontario Puppy Mills – Stop This Now conducted a delegation at North Perth’s council meeting on Sept. 19.
Gowanstown man killed in Line 86 collision, Sept. 16
On Sept. 16 at approximately 5 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Grey Township Fire Department responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Perth Line 86.
Listowel Terry Fox Run returns after two-year hiatus
All were welcome at the 42nd annual Listowel Terry Fox Run on Sept. 18, and for being the first year back for an in-person event since 2019, it certainly did not disappoint.
Council approves purchase of fire simulation system
A little bit of extra funding from an outside source, as well as a timely sales promotion, has led to council approving the purchase of a digital simulation fire education training system for South Bruce Fire Rescue.
August ‘a good month’ for South Bruce building department
Overall, the month of August was a good one for the South Bruce building department.
South Bruce 4-H Club Achievement Day Show hosted at Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair
The South Bruce Dairy Club held its final meeting of the year on Aug. 20 at the Teeswater Fall Fair.
ROI announces new members to board of directors
The board of directors of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the appointment of AJ Adams, Chris Wray and Graham Hoogterp as ROI directors.
Farmer Wellness Initiative focuses on helping farmers in need
A telehealth line that makes mental wellness support available to all Ontario farmers and farm families is now live. It is part of the Farmer Wellness Initiative (FWI), which addresses growing mental health concerns in the agricultural sector by offering more accessible mental health and wellness su
Braemar Nursing Home celebrates Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is a day to celebrate the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren. On Saturday, Sept. 10, Braemar Nursing Home celebrated Grandparents Day with an outdoor ice cream social. Several grandchildren and even some great-grandchildren came out for an afternoon of fun in the
Only one home sold in North Huron last month
August was not a good month for the real estate business in North Huron.
