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May 22, 2013
Although there are no small, provincially-inspected killing plants within Perth County’s borders ... there is still enough capacity in facilities nearby to satisfy the needs of Perth County’s direct-to-consumer livestock producers.
May 22, 2013
It might be difficult for people to get excited about words like infrastructure and connectivity, but when their taps run dry or roads are in disrepair, the importance becomes much clearer.
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Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - 12:12:40 PM
An ill wind that blows no good "Sorry, that figure should be 1,000 anti-wind websites. I hit an extra zero by mistake, instead of the comma."
Sunday, April, 07, 2013 - 12:12:44 PM
An ill wind that blows no good "Excellent article, except for one glaring error.
"people on the other side of the Atlantic appear to like them"
That is completely erroneous and is something the wind industry loves to mislead us with. There are over 10000 anti-wind websites"
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - 1:01:35 AM
Ratepayer wins OMB appeal "[...] both OMB appeals Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - 9:09:43 AM Won both OMB appeals Re: Ratepayer wins OMB appeal (The Confederate, March 13) and Township of Wellington North press [...]"
May 22, 2013
The latest mural by artist Cliff Smith has been unveiled at the corner of George and Charles Street in Arthur on the side of the building that used to house the New to You store, and before that Brenda’s Bakery.
May 22, 2013
“Technology Takeover” is a major concern of many people but basically ignored by a large portion of the population who have fallen into the trap and have become addicted to the social media, texting, gaming and endless e-mails.
May 22, 2013
There Elora Farmers’ Market has moved back into its summer home in Bissell Park for another season.
May 22, 2013
Centre Wellington recognized outstanding businesses, individuals and community groups with the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards of Excellence Thursday night.
May 22, 2013
The Fergus library project is another step closer to beginning construction.
May 22, 2013
The Arthur Food Bank has received a big boost with a $2,000 donation through the Union Gas Helping Hands in Action project.
May 22, 2013
Arthur United Church Minister Gail Clarkson had her hair cut, dyed and spiked after her congregation raised more than $2,000 to get work done on the church.
May 22, 2013
SOUTH HURON — The Municipality of South Huron has officially declared itself an "unwilling host" to industrial wind turbines.
May 22, 2013
SOUTH HURON — Safety concerns have a group in Centralia requesting a security camera for their community park.
May 22, 2013
VARNA – Bluewater municipal council passed a bylaw at its May 6 meeting requesting intervenor status with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) regarding the Leave to Construct application for Goshen Wind Inc.
May 22, 2013
SOUTH HURON — Fewer trees than originally thought will be removed as part of Hydro One's vegetation maintenance program in Exeter.
May 22, 2013
Kate Rowley had no idea when she arrived at last week’s 2013 Spring Excellence Awards Recognition and Dinner that she was going to be presented with the Mount Forest Citizen of the Year Award.
May 22, 2013
Members of the Mount Forest District Chamber of Commerce have decided to sell the property on which its office and information centre now sits, making way for redevelopment of the property.
May 22, 2013
Rev. Jeff Hawkins is, by anyone’s measure, a busy person. Whatever is going on in the community, he’s part of it.
In the words of Howick Coun. Shelley Miller-Cameron, co-organizer (with Coun. Linda Henhoeffer) of the municipality’s volunteer appreciation night May 14, “He’s the first one in the dunk tank.”
And if anyone needs help, he’s more than ready to give it. Even if it takes him to a community a considerable distance from Howick, which is pretty much what happened the night he was to be honoured as Howick’s first Citizen of the Year.
Of course, great effort had been made to ensure the presentation to Hawkins was a surprise. It certainly turned out to be just that – Miller-Cameron presented him with the plaque two days after the appreciation evening.
“I had no idea – I was completely out to lunch,” said Hawkins.
May 22, 2013
In recognition of International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, the Ontario Museum Association has chosen the month of May to encourage Ontarians to discover and enjoy museums across Ontario. Coinciding with the launch of Ontario’s tourism season and the opening of many seasonal museums, Ontario’s 600 museums, art galleries and heritage sites are offering hundreds of special activities to entice Ontarians and visitors alike.
The month of May will be a busy launch for a busy summer season at the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol in Goderich. Events, activities and new temporary exhibits all make for many reasons to plan a visit to your local county museum and historic site.
May 22, 2013
LISTOWEL – With just four weeks left to go, the eighth annual Relay for Life in North Perth is quickly approaching.
A team rally was held last week for the June 14 event at the Listowel fairgrounds, which Relay for Life chair Lauren Williams said is shaping up well.
“Everyone’s organized, they’re a pretty well-oiled machine,” Williams said. “I’m the new one, they’re kind of just dragging me along.”
Williams said there are 18 teams registered so far, and she would like to see another three or four registered before the day of the event. The problem with teams registering now is the difficulty in raising the required funds in four weeks.
“It’s getting late for people to register,” Williams said. “The later you leave it, the more pressed you are to do your fundraising.”
Teams have been busy raising funds for cancer research through events like garage sales and hot dog days, Williams said, with some teams like Central Public School getting creative by selling lanyards the day of the Relay.