The Ontario government is investing a total of $14,466,222 between both Huron and Bruce counties through the province’s annual Land Ambulance Service Grant (LASG), to connect people to emergency care faster and increase the availability of ambulances.
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West Nile Virus activity reported in Huron Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
History repeats itself with Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. delivering high quality products from rural setting
MOOREFIELD - Following the legacy of their namesake, Adam Brown 55 Distilling Co. – a small batch distillery crafting high quality gin and vodka – prides themselves on the delivery of good products rurally.
Door left open for backyard chickens in Brockton’s urban areas
BROCKTON – The door has been left open, figuratively speaking, to the idea of allowing backyard…
Western wardens seek funding equality for small, rural municipalities
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County council heard a presentation on Aug. 15 by Kate Burns Gallagher,…
The Tipi of Huron Perth host well-attended open house event
GOWANSTOWN – The Tipi of Huron Perth held an open house event on Sat. Aug. 24.
In Photos: Perth County Plowing Match held at Monkton-area farm on Aug. 24
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Local youth recognized for act of kindness
Jasmine Fischer is only nine years old, but already she is showing signs of great qualities that many adults could and should aspire to.
Howick Council receives criticism from local agriculture federation on recent farm severance approval
HCFA recently sent a letter to Howick Council, disagreeing with an already approved severance.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards annual prize to local veterinarian, Dr. Jacky Normandeau
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. The featured commodities have evolved as the area’s agricultural focus has changed, but the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm.
Naadowewi-Gichigami Lake Huron Water Walk 2024
These Indigenous grandmothers follow the pathways around the large lake to pray for the water in their traditional home waters (the Great Lakes).
How to prepare for tornadoes: warning signs and how to respond
Did you know that Canada experiences on average around 50 tornadoes per year? Canadians see more tornadoes than any other country in the world, except for the United States.
2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair parade competition results
The 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair was a big hit yet again this year, with droves of families coming out to enjoy exhibits, rides, shows and of course, the opening night parade.
Locals do well at Lucknow 4-H Dairy Invitational Show
The Lucknow 4-H Dairy Invitational Show was on Aug. 5 with 49 4-H members from all of Perth County participated. Perth County also won the Premier County Competition with several locals placing.
North Perth Council denies ATV request
After receiving what was perhaps the most community engagement it ever has – according to one of council’s longest standing councillors – North Perth Council voted unanimously to deny the request to allow ATVs use of the North Perth Community Trail at its’ Aug. 12 meeting.
