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Know your enemy
We are tired of COVID-19 – not just the illness and fear that has accompanied it, and not just the measures aimed at preventing its spread. We are also tired of the way this ongoing health emergency has become politicized, and weaponized.
Guelph resident charged following stabbing incident
One person was charged after a victim was stabbed in the Municipality of North Perth last week.
Annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce initiative recognizes local achievements
This coming weekend will mark the last opportunity to nominate North Perth businesses for their outstanding achievements and commitments to local commerce over the past year.
Local restaurant owner performs kind act for storm victims
Vesna Stojcic learned some valuable life lessons growing up in her native Croatia. One of the principle things she was taught was to help others, regardless if they are friend or stranger.
Motion passed to consider relief for all municipal ice sports, Sept. 13
A delegation from Listowel Minor Hockey approached council to ask for some relief for its financial woes on Sept. 13.
Perth-Wellington candidates discuss pandemic recovery, housing, long-term care, preserving farmland
Local candidates had two all-candidates meetings in Perth County – Stratford on Sept. 7 and Listowel on Sept. 9 – to let residents know how they plan to represent the riding if they are elected on Sept. 20.
Knollcrest Lodge outbreak claims lives of four residents
COVID-19 has been attributed to the deaths of four residents of Milverton’s Knollcrest Lodge long-term care home, according to Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Miriam Klassen.
Ironmen back on the ice
Wingham Ironmen goaltender Garrett Golley is pictured warming up in net during drills at the…
Maitland Conservation warns of imminent bluff failure on Lake Huron shores
Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.
Language, culture stolen by residential schools now part of reconciliation process
The United Nations (UN) named 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages to highlight the need to preserve, revitalize and promote the use of the world’s estimated 7,000 Indigenous languages - 2,680 of which are considered to be in danger.
Howick firefighters take part in 9/11 stair climb
Pictured are Howick Fire Department Chief Shawn Edwards and Firefighter Madelyn Yungblut at the…
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
