Despite some earlier concerns about building permits and costs being down significantly this year, as of the end of October, construction values in Morris-Turnberry were more than double those in 2025 as they were during the same period in 2024.
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Huron County OPP adds winter weather closures to Municipal 511 website
The Huron County OPP is enhancing its public communication by adding emergency winter weather-related road closures onto the Municipal 511 website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as its primary source of emergency road closure information.
North Huron moves forward with $2.16M day care development
The Township of North Huron is moving forward with the South Site Day Care expansion project, approving the lowest construction bid of $2,160,400 (plus applicable taxes) from Bronnenco Construction Ltd. during the Dec. 1 council meeting.
Perth County OPP prioritize traffic, intimate partner violence focus, community wellbeing
During a Perth OPP board meeting, Inspector Tyler Stewart outlined the next three years of priorities for the detachment, which include a focus on community engagement, traffic enforcement and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Conservation leaders say ‘Don’t do it,’ warning of costly, ineffective merger
The Ontario government is calling the shots on conservation authority reform, even though it pays only a fraction of the bill.
Listowel Celtics competitive basketball tryouts
LISTOWEL – Basketball tryout for the Celtics 2026 travel teams are underway. A second round of…
Bruce and Grey beef farmers donate funds to address food security in area
BRUCE-GREY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers and the Grey County Beef Farmers Association made a joint donation of almost $4,000 to Grey Bruce Food Share this holiday season.
Listowel locals flood downtown for Santa Claus parade 2025
LISTOWEL - Community members crowded the streets of Listowel on Saturday, Nov. 29 for the annual Santa Claus parade.
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
I remember a play I was in one Christmas when I was in grade 4. It was about a major snowstorm…
North Perth responds to cybersecurity incident impacting systems
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth is looking into a cybersecurity incident discovered by the municipality on Nov. 25.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …
The halls are decked out, candy canes are everywhere, and the Elmwood kids had the opportunity to tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas, and enjoy treats and hot chocolate, at the annual Tree Lighting Nov. 30.
Walkerton Santa Claus parade lights up main street
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Santa Claus Parade Saturday night, Nov. 29 had everything...
Council approves new agreement with GrantMatch
BROCKTON - The matter of the GrantMatch agreement returned to council at the Nov. 25 meeting, and this time, the proposal was approved.
Community centre roof contract awarded
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.
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.
