WALKERTON – The Ontario government is investing $125,000 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program to support the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and the local Bruce County committee as they team up to present the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo in Bruce County, just west of Walkerton.
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Howick approves severance despite staff recommendation to deny
HOWICK – Council here recently approved a proposal to divide a 100-acre farm into two 50-acre agricultural parcels, despite planning staff recommending the application be denied as it does not meet provincial, county and township planning policies.
Tender awarded for drain upgrades in Howick
HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to municipal drain no. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario
LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…
North Perth, county approve plan for Listowel Gardens
Perth County and North Perth councils gave approval to allow the Listowel Garden’s development, located on the west side of Listowel, to include condos.
Fine laid from worker injury
Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Stratford June 18, Ideal Supply Inc. was fined $70,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured.
Council supports economic development through immigration
Council here carried a motion to support Huron County’s Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program, for 2026-27.
HC Food Bank centre to host gala in South Huron on August 19
The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), invites the community to its annual Better Together Gala.
Ontario accepting new applications for the Regional Development Program
Applications will be accepted between June 30 to September 23, 2026.
North Huron fire department focuses on scenario, safety training
The Fire Department of North Huron sent out its monthly report, outlining their activities in May.
Local junior golfers set to compete in championship
Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.
Listowel Fair ambassador candidates meet at the park
As the Listowel Agricultural Society gets set to celebrate the 170th Listowel Agricultural Fair,…
OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign
West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.
Council discusses future of Galbraith Memorial Gates, suggests public committee
Morris-Turnberry council discussed the recent dismantling of the Galbraith Memorial Gates at their council meeting July 7, and what comes next, at the request of Mayor Jamie Heffer.
Crown position in Mills case expected July 20
George Mills, the individual arrested in connection with an incident where North Huron Deputy Mayor Kevin Falconer sustained injuries and was hospitalized in February, was for the fourth time before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice downtown Goderich July 13.
