Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.
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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill
F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…
New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection
A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..
Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000
Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…
Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring
The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes.
Huron Hospice appeals to municipality for help funding two hospice beds
At its June 2 meeting, council here heard a delegation on behalf of Huron Hospice, and the urgent need for support to increase bed counts.
Nuclear Innovation Institute CEO: ‘A rural region can shape national policy’
WALKERTON - Jessica Linthorne, president and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) presented the 2025 annual report to Bruce County Council on June 4.
Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker
Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.
Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties
Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.
Flag raising kicks off Pride Month in North Perth
The Pride flag rose at the North Perth Municipal Office on June 1 to mark the start of Pride Month. North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg opened the event with the above comment, speaking to the community he hopes continues to be built here, one of inclusivity.
Western University medical students experience Wingham for Discovery Week
WINGHAM - Three Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (May 25-28) for Discovery Week 2026, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Property, violent, drug crime down in April
Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally.
Locally-made documentary chronicles storied career of artist and the generational impact made through colour
Outside of Wingham, Cory Bilyea sits across her dining room table, face lighting up when asked about when, decades earlier, her earthwalk crossed paths with Michael “Cy” Cywink.
In Photos: F E Madill girls softball
The F. E. Madill Secondary School girls slow-pitch team hosted a multi-school regional…
Discovery Week introduces medical students to rural medicine
HANOVER - First-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with Hanover & District Hospital as part of the 28th annual Discovery Week.
