BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is developing its first Age-Friendly Communities Framework, a roadmap of actionable strategies to create a community where the aging population can live well.
GRCA warns of blue-green algae blooms
MAPLETON - Grand River Conservation Authority issued a release on Aug. 12 regarding the presence of a suspected small blue-green algae bloom has been observed at Conestogo Lake reservoir.
Allenford student awarded 2025 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
BROCKTON - This year’s winner of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Chloe Rands of Allenford, who is currently studying Environmental Technology at Centennial College in Toronto.
Johnston named CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
TORONTO - 2024 Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was crowned winner of the 2025 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto on Aug. 17.
Hanover and District Hospital and Hanover Medical Associates partner with Queen’s University to support rural medical education
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), in partnership with Hanover Medical Associates, has announced a new collaboration with Queen’s University School of Medicine to support third-year medical students during their clerkship year.
Traffic campaign results; Listowel resident charged with stunt driving
LONDON - West Region members of the OPP laid 1,425 charges within 1801 traffic stops across the region during the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign.
Human trafficking enforcement results across Ontario announced
ORILLIA - In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking Persons on July 30, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) is announced significant enforcement results from a series of proactive investigations conducted across Ontario.
Red Cross appeal launched to support people impacted by Newfoundland fires
OTTAWA - On Aug. 15 the Canadian Red Cross launched the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province.
One fatality following North Perth collision; OPP investigating West Perth home invasion
NORTH PERTH – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of…
Mayor Hammell advocates for Chesley Hospital during 2025 AMO conference in Ottawa
CHESLEY - Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell and CAO Emily Dance joined thousands of municipal leaders at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference held August 17–20 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa.
U11 Legionnaires win WOBA division championship
LISTOWEL - Listowel’s U11 WOBA 1 team competed last weekend, August 8-10, for the WOBA Consolation II Championship.
South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment manager Staff Sgt. Lynn McNichol
BRUCE COUNTY - Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police detachment in June, and will now assume responsibility of policing operations for Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and Brockton.
Arran-Elderslie resident charged in connection to arson in Burgoyne
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP have laid charges in an arson investigation in Arran-Elderslie.
Terry Fox runs are fast approaching
Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.
How summer helps connect farmers and politicians, from fairs to farm tours
Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
