Julie Sawchuk was in the middle of doing what she does best, helping people understand what accessibility looks like, when she got a text that left her ‘verklempt (overcome with emotion).’
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Guided walking tours of Blyth back by popular demand
Did you know that before it was Blyth, it was named Drummond? This is one of the many fascinating stories shared by local historian and storyteller Gary Coursey during his guided walking tour of Blyth, which took place on July 24.
Blyth Festival’s latest exhibit, ‘The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton’ is a whimsical, mysterious experience
The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton by local writers and artists Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, combines what appears to be a photography exhibit spanning decades with an interactive experience, depending on your interpretation entirely.
Paving project over-budget in Morris-Turnberry, material costs to blame
Council here approved a tender for hot mix paving on McKinnon Drive, Queen Street and Black Line in the Bluevale-area, at $16,500 over the original project cost estimate.
Dodds look forward to hosting plowing match, welcoming plowers
Despite being a staple of the competitive plowing scene and local plowing matches in Huron County for decades, the Dodds family farm near Winthrop will host the Huron County Plowing Match for the first time ever this year.
IPM Committee aiming for 200,000 attendance in 2026
TEESWATER – Gord Lang, chairman of the 2026 Bruce County International Plowing Match (IPM) and…
Perth East Twinning Committee leads visit to Neresheim, Germany
The Township of Perth East recently returned from a memorable and meaningful visit to its twinning town, Neresheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two communities.
LWHA launches community engagement sessions
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is inviting community members to participate in a series of upcoming engagement sessions.
Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend
The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.
Listowel Agricultural Fair weekend a success
The 169th Listowel Agricultural Fair ran from July 17 to 20.
Howick Council expresses interest for daycare facility in township
HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.
A New Chapter: Saugeen Beach’s name change emphasizes cultural significance
In the early morning hours of July 1, members of the Saugeen First Nations Beach Advisory Committee set out to replace one word on the iconic Welcome to Sauble Beach sign, replacing Sauble with Saugeen.
Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls
At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department.
Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels
Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels.
$80,000 gift from Vance Fund supports surgical equipment at Wingham hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is grateful to be the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
