Bruce County council passed a motion (moved by County Coun. Jay Kirkland [South Bruce Peninsula] and seconded by County Coun. Chris Peabody [Brockton]) for the county to provide winter maintenance on Purple Valley Road, Coveney’s Road and McIver Road.
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Thompson: Ontario investing in the success of rural communities
The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.
Brother of pedestrian killed in collision advocates for safer mailbox position
On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, 83-year-old Pat McIntosh of 7422 Highway 23 died after being struck on the two-lane provincial roadway, just north of Atwood around 8 p.m.
Premier confirms early election call for province
Premier Doug Ford has confirmed Ontarians will soon be heading to the polls for an election.
Skating showcase held in Walkerton
On Jan. 25, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club hosted 180 skaters from Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties for a special competition.
Cyclones took a win and loss in two weekend games
The Listowel Cyclones had a nail-biter of a weekend with games Jan. 24 and 26.
Walkerton’s Best Western Plus honoured with M. K. Guerton Award
Winning the prestigious M. K. Guertin Award is a team achievement, as far as Andrew Windsor, general manager of the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre in Walkerton is concerned.
North Perth resident studying in Grenada to become doctor
Catholene (CJ) Brooks, 22, from North Perth has headed back to Grenada in the Caribbean to pursue her three year term to become a doctor.
MVCA sets date, agenda for AGM
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) finalized plans for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board members confirming the date and final agenda.
Walkerton Library Art Wall focus on local students in January
Snowstorms, cancelled buses and school closures do not stop our budding young artists from getting their work out into the community! Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch was excited to provide community space for our local high school students to display their amazing artwork.
Peabody: Health care a key issue in provincial election
On Tuesday, as the province geared up for the announcement that would make an election call official, Mayor Chris Peabody remarked on the fact that both the Conservatives and Liberals were focusing their attention on the shortage of family physicians.
Huron Perth Flag Football looking for new members, sponsors and coaches
To help spread the word and inform others of the league, Huron Perth Flag Football began hosting winter flag football training events at Between The Lines in Listowel.
County makes province aware of key local issues as election looms
Council has endorsed a 2025 pre-budget submission being sent to Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of finance.
SVCA board to advocate with province for solution to West Grey frazil ice
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority annual meeting on Feb. 17 featured a presentation on the recent frazil ice event in West Grey.
United Way’s first annual Keys for Community results are in
United Way Perth-Huron’s first annual “Keys for Community” campaign results are in. In total, $9,025 was raised for the UWPH inaugural event.
