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With a glimmer of spring on the horizon in addition to some pandemic-related restrictions set to loosen, many locals are starting to ask the million-dollar question with March right around the corner.

The inception of the Perth Adult Life Care Residence development was a community-driven project. A group of knowledgeable and passionate residents wanted to address the need for long-term care beds in the northern area of Perth County.

Listowel Florist employees Amy Whittaker (front) and Vanessa Tasker display a pair of bouquets assembled during the Valentine’s Day rush on Feb. 14. Owners Ray and Brenda Heeres said that approximately 400 flower orders were filled on what is traditionally one of their busiest days of the year.

The municipality has filled two integral positions at the municipal office.

Police are investigating after the theft of a swing from a school in Listowel.

One person is in custody following a reported threat at a school in Walkerton this morning.

The Ontario government has announced an accelerated timeline for lifting numerous public health measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including ending provincial proof of vaccination requirements in most settings by March 1.

An anti-mandate protest is set to roll through this area on Feb. 19, although organizers aren’t answering any questions about it.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford drew a line on Feb. 11, declaring a provincial state of emergency and pleading to protesters gathered in Ottawa and at critical Canadian border crossings to leave.

While it wasn’t a record-setting year for building permit numbers in Morris-Turnberry, the municipality recorded what Mayor Jamie Heffer called a “very good year” in 2021.

MORRIS-TURNBERRY – Council briefly discussed Huron East’s recent approval of a contract with…

Councillors and staff defended their decision to send a letter out to surrounding municipalities requesting assistance with the deficit currently being experienced by the North Huron recreation department.