South Bruce council approved a motion to support a resolution from the Municipality of Tweed calling on the Ontario government to reabsorb the costs of the Ontario provincial police force
2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair: ‘Farming Fast Forward’
The annual fair looks to the future of farming and celebrates the past at this year’s event
Kite Day took place at the Wingham splash pad on July 5, hosted by Huron Respite at Community Living Central Huron
Kids kicked off summer vacation under the shade of a large tree as they decorated one-of-a-kind kites.
Break and Enter at Murphy’s Ice Cream; $800 in damage and losses reported
Police were seen on July 7 around 3 p.m. parked at Murphy’s Ice Cream, talking with employees and surveying around the business’s building.
Morris -Turnberry adopts planning fees increase, not without frustration
Morris-Turnberry Council has reluctantly adopted an updated planning fee schedule adopted by Huron County Council on the recommendation of staff at the July 2 meeting.
Dog complaints on the rise in Morris-Turnberry
Council here heard yet another round of new dog-related complaints to its bylaw enforcement staff.
Two ladies strive for 2024-25 Listowel Fair Ambassador sash
One of the highlights of any big rural event is the crowning of the ambassador.
Grey Bruce Public Health provides council with information on protecting communities from hookah lounges
Council here received a letter from Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) on June 25 providing information to municipalities and counties on the option to implement a bylaw “to protect the community from hookah lounges” and other regulatory approaches.
Par fore! the course
Did I use that phrase correctly? Last week, I swung a golf club for the very first time. I thought…
Huron County supports regional youth hub plan
Council here heard a presentation pertaining to the state of the area’s youth – and the reality is sobering.
“Mildmay Rolls” had its grand opening June 21
New Ice cream shop “Mildmay Rolls” has its grand opening at 4 p.m on June 21.
Turnberry Memorial Gate repair project more complex than anticipated; next steps outlined
Council here on June 18 was updated on the status of the Turnberry Conservation Area Memorial Gate repairs, next steps and future preservation.
First Responder walk aims to break stigma surrounding mental health
Sergeant Manny Coelho worked as a police officer for decades before truly addressing his mental health.
Graham’s Post Alice puts difficult rural issues centre stage
Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage.
Webster donates $100,000 for Alice Munro Memorial scholarship
When George Webster sold his house in a seller’s market, he didn’t do what most people might do – take a six month sabbatical to Italy, scout out a cottage in Muskoka, do absolutely nothing and enjoy it – he chose to invest in the future, someone else’s, that is.
