Despite misgivings from Deputy Mayor Nigel Van Dyk, South Bruce Council voted in favour of authorizing an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for a community depot for eligible users to drop off recycling material.
Fair Ambassador brings hands-on agriculture to summer camp
As part of the North Perth summer camp program, youth were invited to take part in some hands-on agricultural learning earlier this week. On Monday, Listowel Fall Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston arranged opportunities for the youth to feed a calf, participate in a relay where they matched products wit
Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges
Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.
South Bruce approves phased-in development charges
With very few remarks and a nearly-unanimous recorded vote, the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce approved implementation of development charges with a phased-in approach starting August 1, 2025.
Bill 17 aims to streamline process for residents, schools says Weber
Huron County Director of Planning and Development Sandra Weber broke down how Bill 17 will impact Huron County and its member municipalities during Huron County Council’s June 4 meeting.
Care, love of playwright for subject matter shines through ‘The Wind’
From the moment they enter the Blyth Festival to take in The Wind Coming Over the Sea – the world premiere performance that takes the second spot in the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season – theatregoers know this isn’t your typical theatre fare.
Newcomers in Huron, Perth facing challenges with housing
Newcomers to Huron and Perth Counties are facing difficulties in finding a place within the community in more ways than one according to Huron County Local Immigration Partnership Manager Mark Nonkes.
Dent, Van Dyk tie and break 22-year-old record
TEESWATER - Holden Dent and Carson Van Dyk broke the record for the intermediate 400-metre race earlier this month at track and field at Sacred Heart School in Teeswater.
South Bruce to stay with Cloudpermit
The municipality of South Bruce has opted to continue with the Cloudpermit digital permitting platform after using it for five years.
You can’t just jump the fence and run the race again Skippy
You can ask my daughter – I’m a firm believer of encouraging and practicing the act of getting up and trying again when things don’t go your way the first time, and I’ve tried to teach her the same. That said, there needs to be some rules about how you can do that.
Legion, expert seek to connect Memorial Crosses with area
Historical medal reclaimer Dave Thomson and the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion are looking to work on recovering First World War memorial medals that may belong to local families, if they can connect with or identify those families.
Blyth Festival Art Gallery opens The Rural Queer Agenda show
In what several participating artists called a necessary and unprecedented idea, the Blyth Festival Art Gallery opened The Rural Queer Agenda show over the weekend, highlighting art from 2SLGBTQIA+ artists from rural communities.
Hillcrest school’s Funfest benefits Saugeen Hospice
TEESWATER - Volunteers at Hillcrest Central Public School in Teeswater held the annual Funfest fundraiser last week, benefitting the Saugeen Hospice.
Huron County Council takes no action on new museum build
GODERICH - Huron County Council took no further action on a proposed $12 million storage centre for the county museum, with some council members expressing surprise at the cost.
Huron County facing up to $790 million in asset spending over the next decade
Due to using reserves to fund projects and a significant number of assets reaching the end of their lifecycles, Huron County residents could be facing steady levy increases for the next decade.
