David Wood, a resident of Mildmay, thought that everything was in order when he submitted his nomination papers on May 5 for the municipal election.
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Recruiting still an issue in long-term care
“If the human beings aren’t available … it’s not going to do us a whole lot of good.”
Brockton resolution calls on feds to ‘pause’ plans to reduce fertilizer use
As stated in the motion brought before Brockton council by Mayor Chris Peabody at the Aug. 23 meeting, cash crops are an extremely important part of the agricultural industry in Bruce County.
Faces to the sun!
Sunflowers always face the sun, a fact that delights Oliver, Theodore and Madeleine Mathers. The three visited the Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s sunflower field – a truly lovely fundraiser.
Municipal election will have races in several communities
The 2022 municipal election is shaping up to be a contentious one in a number of areas – two- and three-way races for mayor and deputy mayor are the rule, with Brockton and Arran-Elderslie being the exceptions.
Municipal election nominations are now closed – here’s who’s running
Nominations for October’s municipal election opened May 2, with Aug. 19 being nomination day. Deadline for filing or withdrawing a nomination is 2 p.m. on that date.
Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor
A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Emergency rooms in Chesley, Walkerton closed overnight Aug. 19-21
South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced Thursday that the emergency rooms at both the Chesley and Walkerton sites will be closed overnight this weekend – from 5 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, and 5 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday.
Assault, mischief charges laid in domestic incident
The Perth County Ontario OPP has charged a Perth East resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.
Listowel domestic disturbance leads to charges
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.
Disqualified driver charged following traffic complaint
The Perth County OPP has charged a 35-year-old male following a traffic complaint on Perth Road 131 in the Township of Perth East.
Vehicle stolen from rural property
The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Road 176 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Theft, fraud charges laid
On July 9, the Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a wallet from a business located on Mitchell Road South in the Municipality of North Perth.
Domestic investigation leads to charges for both parties
The Perth County OPP has charged North Perth residents after police responded to a disturbance.
