South Bruce council officially entered into a “lame duck” period on Aug. 23 to await the upcoming municipal election.
Chippewas of Saugeen elect new chief, council
The Chippewas of Saugeen held their general election on Aug. 26, voting in a new chief and council.
Confidence in Safety report revisited, CLC learns more about local geology
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a more in-depth presentation about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Confidence in Safety report released in June 2022.
2022 Perth County Plowing Match in photos
Herb and Anna Meulensteen of rural Listowel along with John Berlett (crop) played host to the 2022 Perth County Plowing Match on Aug. 27. The first time the event has been held in three years, this year’s edition was well attended with a number of competitors across a variety of both tractor and hor
Italian author dies in Canada, fulfilling his life’s destiny
Soldiers from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) and Saukiing Anishnaabekiing (Saugeen) who fought in the Second World War are among the numerous Indigenous people from Canada and the United States highlighted in Matteo Incerti’s novel.
Guitar raffle at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research
Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC) volunteers attended the Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival held over three days in August, raising funds for much-needed research by holding a raffle for a new guitar signed by all of the performers participating in the event.
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields in photos
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$185,000 funding boost for Lucknow’s Music in the Fields
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival on Fri. Aug. 26, to present a cheque to the organizers of the highly anticipated annual event for $185,000.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Teeswater Fair
The 2022 Teeswater Fair was held last weekend.
Royal Homes donates $25K to BMGCC reno project
Wingham’s Royal Homes Ltd. presented a cheque for $25,000 to members of the ‘Inspiring our Future Campaign’ to help in their efforts to repair and upgrade the Brussels Morris Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Huron County Plowing Match
The 2022 Huron County Plowing Match was hosted by Brian and Annette MacKenzie at their St. Helen’s Line farm just outside of Lucknow, Aug. 18-19.
Smuck Bridge nearing completion
Construction on the new Smuck Bridge, on Abraham Line in Morris-Turnberry, is getting closer to completion. The Smuck Bridge (right) replaces the current Blind Bridge (left). The Blind Bridge is a one-lane bridge, whereas the new Smuck Bridge is a two-lane structure. The Blind Bridge will be removed
Four seeking reeve’s seat on North Huron council
Carson Lamb, clerk of North Huron, released the official list of certified candidates on Monday for the upcoming municipal election in October.
Frosty Queen Cruise Night revival a success
Foodland’s parking lot saw over 140 classic cars lined up to participate in the revival of the Frosty Queen Cruise Night, minus the “burnout competition” and the live entertainment.
Wicked Ride returns to Listowel
The ‘Wicked Ride’ is a women’s only charitable event touring southwestern Ontario’s roads, shops, services & points of interest, with the latest edition taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13.