Police say a motor vehicle driver, a motorcyclist, two off-roaders and a kayaker lost their lives in separate incidents over the Civic holiday weekend, making it the most tragic long weekend of the year on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways.
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Pass the nail polish
While some of the memories seem like yesterday, the doors of Listowel’s most famous watering hole, Modeans, have been closed for over a decade.
Pethick named executive director of Foundation For Education Perth-Huron
The board of directors of the Foundation For Education Perth-Huron recently announced the appointment of Laura Pethick as executive director. Pethick started work with the Foundation on July 19.
Falls Reserve Conservation Area to install state-of-the-art septic system
new septic system at the campground just outside of Goderich will include direct sewage drainage to 56 campsites, eliminating the need to dump before you go, and an improved state-of-the-art, more centralized dumping station for the remainder of the trailer sites.
Huron-Kinloss council approves participation in MTO golf cart pilot program
Council approved a slightly amended version of the staff recommendation for participation in the Ministry of Transportation’s golf cart pilot project.
North Huron council to purchase audio system for meetings
Since council does not know where their council chambers will be relocated to, they made the decision to purchase a relocatable audio system to better improve the quality of their council meetings.
Open water
A lone kayaker paddles upstream between the Howson Dam and the Hanna Bridge on the Maitland River in Wingham.
Council hears proposed plan for water, sewer for Hutton Heights
Council agreed to alter the engineer’s phased plan to proceed with developing the subdivision known as Hutton Heights.
Retail plaza planned for McDonald’s property in Wingham
At the Aug. 9 meeting, North Huron council approved the plans for the construction of a shopping plaza at the corner of Highway 4 and Highway 86.
Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Paisley Blues Festival to receive provincial funding
The Paisley Blues Festival will receive some financial assistance from the provincial government.
Province pledges $7M for agri-food research projects
On Monday, the Ontario government announced its support for 49 agri-food research projects with a pledge of $7 million.
Curling is going to ‘rock Bruce County’ with 2022 Ontario Tankard
Saugeen Shores is hosting the 2022 Ontario Men’s Curling Championships, the Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard, Feb. 9-13. The winning team goes on to the Brier.
