If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.
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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province
BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.
Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids
The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return.
Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards
Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.
OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease
Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year.
Busy spring building for Morris-Turnberry; more dog complaints for bylaw
By-law enforcement for April, May, and June of this year was delivered to Morris-Turnberry Council at their July 21 meeting. Council received this report without discussion, but the report from the municipality’s Chief Building Officer Kirk Livingston outlines a busy three months for the department.
Fire departments focus on training in June
Fire department service in North Huron and Huron East were normal in June, as two reports to Morris-Turnberry Council outline. Fire Chief’s Chad Kregar (North Huron) and Steven Boyer (Huron East) outline 15 calls for service and 11, respectively.
Pearson reappointed as local Source Water Protection committee chair
The Province of Ontario has reappointed Matt Pearson as the Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley (ABMV) Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC).
Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program
MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson, shared a press release on July 8 detailing the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s announcement that a new round of applications is now open for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF).
Elementary School Fair moves to Thursday, ambassador’s speech focuses on theme
This year’s Elementary School Fair at the Belgrave Community Centre and surrounding greenspaces is set for Thursday, Sept. 17.
Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.
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Updates from South Bruce council clerk
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.
Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post
Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.
Ottens says Return to Grace offers an authentic Elvis concert experience
Do you remember when you heard that Elvis Presley died? I was 15 and although it was shocking, I…
North Huron council approves grant applications for two Wingham property projects
Council here carried two motions concerning grant applications for local properties during their July 20 regular meeting.
