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Big Bruce named Ontario’s favourite roadside attraction
Big Bruce is a giant Hereford steer that resides in the heart of Bruce County’s famous cattle country.
Walkerton Ag Society hosts drive-thru fish fry
The Walkerton Agricultural Society held a drive-thru fish fry on Sept. 9. The meal was sold out.…
Fire department, ag society host breakfast
Members of the North Perth Fire Department and the Listowel Agricultural Society banded together to assemble breakfasts for hungry locals who ordered meals at the Drive-Thru Firefighters Breakfast at the Ag. Hall on Sept. 12. Pictured: (Top) Brian Adams and Aidan OKeeffe cooking up a fresh pile of p
Caressant Care implementing mandatory staff vaccination policy
Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is joining a group of national seniors’ care providers in implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for staff at the Woodstock-based company’s 25 long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce initiative recognizes local achievements
This coming weekend will mark the last opportunity to nominate North Perth businesses for their outstanding achievements and commitments to local commerce over the past year.
Local restaurant owner performs kind act for storm victims
Vesna Stojcic learned some valuable life lessons growing up in her native Croatia. One of the principle things she was taught was to help others, regardless if they are friend or stranger.
Maitland Conservation warns of imminent bluff failure on Lake Huron shores
Maitland Conservation continues to warn residents along the shores of Lake Huron that ongoing erosion along the watershed is causing parts of the bluffs to break away and slide off into the lake.
Howick firefighters take part in 9/11 stair climb
Pictured are Howick Fire Department Chief Shawn Edwards and Firefighter Madelyn Yungblut at the…
Huron-Kinloss council votes against trap, neuter and release cat program
Council does not support a trap-neuter-return cat program.
Appeals on assessment for Bruce Beach Drain forwarded to tribunal
Three appeals on assessment for the Bruce Beach Drain have been forwarded to the tribunal. The date for when the appeals will be heard has not been set.
Huron-Kinloss council looks at recycling agricultural plastic
In November 2020, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services committee approved the Cleanfarms Inc. pilot project for recycling agricultural plastic in the county.
Huron-Kinloss council supports purchase of extrication equipment
The 2021 fire department budget included $15,000 to upgrade auto extrication equipment (“Jaws of Life”), with $20,000 for other equipment purchases.
Morris-Turnberry municipal office to maintain current hours of operation
Now that the municipal office has reopened to walk-in traffic, staff felt the time was right to consider changing the hours the office was open to the public.
North Huron Food Share shares local statistics during Hunger Action Month
Just as homelessness is growing, so is food bank use.