North Perth's recycling program is showing some positive environmental impacts.
Since 2009, recycling has diverted almost 27,000 cubic yards of waste from landfill.
A report to council shows North Perth's recycling program diverted over 60% of waste in the fourth quarter of 2015.
That tops the provincial goal of 60%, and the rural average of under 40%.
The report suggests that recycling in North Perth in the past six years has also saved over 24,000 barrels of oil, and nearly 125,000 trees.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
