BROCKTON - Brockton council has awarded the contract for the Cargill community centre roof to H. Bye Construction Ltd., and has selected option two regarding the scope of the project.
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Business park rezoning, Cargill development ‘excellent news’ for Brockton: Peabody
BROCKTON - Two public meetings held as required under the Planning Act at the Nov. 25 Brockton council meeting are what Mayor Chris Peabody described as “excellent news” for the community.
Mayor urges citizens to rebuild village and ‘Bring back the porch light’
If you walk through town on a weeknight, you might notice something odd. The streets are largely…
How to make a mince meat pie the ‘olden days’ way
This postcard from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives was originally sent to John Hayes in…
Hinsperger/Chisholm team tops at euchre
WALKERTON - Seniors euchre at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Bruce County tackles growing problem of homeless encampments
BRUCE COUNTY - The issue of homelessness and encampments received extensive discussion during 2026 budget deliberations during the Nov. 30 meeting of council.
WDCS hosts Holiday Vendor Fair
WALKERTON - The cafeteria at the Walkerton District Community School was packed with stalls for the Nov. 29 Holiday Vendor Fair, where local artisans offered crafts, food, jewelry, home decor and much more for sale.
North Perth to share concerns about conservation authorities consolidation
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council reviewed a letter from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) which shared a policy proposal of new boundaries for the consolidation local conservation authorities into regional conservation authorities.
Howick landfill operation to be moved to west side of property
HOWICK - The landfill operations and receiving location here will be changing to the west side of the driveway from the east side.
Gowanstown wedding barn prohibited use due to building code violations
LISTOWEL - Owners of a converted bank barn have received an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) due to outstanding building permits and zoning amendments.
Perth County presents proposed changes to forest conservation bylaw, delegates ask that windbreaks not be included
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council was presented proposed changes to the Perth County Forest Conservation Bylaw by county staff, as well as varying opinions from a pair of delegates at its Nov. 17 meeting.
Juno Award winner Aysanabee bringing acclaimed The Way We’re Born tour to Walkerton’s Victoria Jubilee Hall
WALKERTON - Two-time Juno award-winning Oji-Cree musician Aysanabee (Ace-in-abbey) is bringing his acclaimed The Way Were Born tour to Walkerton on Dec. 6 for a one-night-only show at Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Kinettes assume operation of Imagination Library after Friends of North Perth Public Library disband
LISTOWEL - A Nov. 25 press release announced that the Listowel Kinettes were excited to take over the operation of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in North Perth.
Medication return program successful
GREY-BRUCE - All 150 vouchers for free Owen Sound Attack tickets, available as part of a recent medication-return campaign, were claimed within just 36 hours.
Students explore skilled trades at SHHS Fair
WALKERTON - Sacred Heart High School opened its gym to eager students of varying ages on Nov. 26 for a trades fair, aimed at showing young people the wide range of career paths available in the skilled trades.
