GREY-BRUCE – Grey Bruce Public Health advised residents late last week to continue to monitor local air quality forecasts and weather alerts through the weekend and take recommended steps to safeguard their health as the area continued to experience poor air quality due to wildfire smoke.
Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County
For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.
“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine
KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.
Listowel Panthers compete at Scorpion Beach Tournament
EMERALD LAKE - The Listowel Panthers beach team recently competed at the Scorpion Beach Tournament at Emerald Lake on July 4 in the U15 division.
Missing toddler located by police
NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.
Magwood’s present a donation of $12,708 to Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee
WALKERTON – George and Susan Magwood (centre) present a donation of $12,708 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee Members
Cornerstone Thrift hosts ‘Community Partner Days’
Conerstone Thrift has organized "Community Partner Day" once every other month, where a not-for-profit organization from Listowel is able to help in store on a Saturday.
HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19
The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.
Howick homecoming fireworks cap off a weekend of celebrations
The community of Howick marked its 170th anniversary earlier this month and local photographer Liz…
Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program
Applications will be accepted between June 30 to September 23, 2026.
U13 Elma Avengers claim Ontario West Championship
The U13 Elma Avengers took the top spot at the Ontario West Championship over the weekend thanks to accrodng to coach Ryan Buchanan, stringing together a powerful blend of pitching, speed, and timely hitting across five games that showcased the depth and determination of the young squad.
Local junior golfers set to compete in championship
Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.
Listowel Fair ambassador candidates meet at the park
As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…
Community Living’s Buck marks 90th
A very special citizen of Wingham celebrated an important birthday with many of his friends late last month.
OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign
West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.

