The North Perth Fire Department recently welcomed several classes of English as a Second Language (ESL) students from the Avon Maitland District School Board Centre for Employment to the department’s headquarters.
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Listowel McDonald’s sets store record, raising $16,000 for Ronald McDonald House and Salvation Army Food Bank
LISTOWEL- The local McDonald’s franchise was a flurry of action on May 6 for their 32nd annual…
South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report
TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.
Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region
CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.
Huron County backs call for ‘Finlay’s Law’ paediatric ER reforms
GODERICH – Huron County Council endorsed a Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus resolution calling…
Bluewater District School Board reports stable financial outlook in latest interim update
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) expects to remain on track to meet its financial obligations for the 2025-2026 school year, despite shifting costs and enrollment changes.
Howick to receive over $12,000 for five lifeguard positions
HOWICK - Howick Township has been approved for five pool lifeguard positions this year, an increase from last year, in through a $12,320 grant from its application for Canada Summer Jobs.
Howick to enter agreement with Waste Management ahead of new waste carts
HOWICK - An agreement has been made between the township here and Waste Management (WM).
Hantavirus poses ‘low risk’ says MOH
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen, shared with the HPPH Board of Health on May 8, that hantavirus is still assessed at low risk.
Howick Council approves backhoe repairs
HOWICK - Council here authorized Manager of Public Works Scott Price to proceed with repairs estimated at approximately $27,784.70, for the township’s 2018 Cat 420 backhoe transmission.
Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display
LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.
Howick Township designated as community improvement project area
HOWICK - For the purpose of implementing a façade program, Howick Council has designated the entire township as a community improvement project area.
Local chess teams have large success at Perth County event
On May 6, 2026, the Perth County Elementary Chess Tournament was held at the Stratford Rotary Complex.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
Mischief investigation closes Teeswater school
TEESWATER - South Bruce OPP is appealing for witnesses in relation to multiple mischief complaints in the town of Teeswater, which led to Hillcrest Central School being shuttered May 8.
