Sara Whitehead’s eyes are pointed skyward as she plans for her future. The F.E. Madill Grade 12 student dreams of learning to fly a helicopter so that one day, she can help fight forest fires up north.
Rural
How to stay safe on farms
Staying safe at work is always important. That’s especially true on Ontario’s farms, which aren’t just a workplace, it’s also where those of us who farm live and raise our families.
Owen Riegling part of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields 2025 artist lineup
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, presented by Montgomery Ford, has revealed the artist lineup for its 17th annual edition, running Aug. 21-23 at the town’s Graceland Event Grounds.
Howick awards spring maintenance gravel tender to McKenzie & Henderson Ltd.
At its March 18 meeting, council here was presented with a report by the manager of Public Works regarding spring maintenance gravel tender results.
Maple syrup season is here; many sugarbushes around region hosting visits
The cold, snowy winter that hit Ontario this year can only mean one thing - it’s a good year for maple syrup.
Howick to change voter list management agreement
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the CAO/Clerk to sign and execute the amendment to the Voter List Management Services Agreement the township has with Comprint Systems operating as DataFix.
Spring thaw causes flooding issues in Walkerton and area
School buses and anyone returning to work after March Break had a challenging time getting into Walkerton on March 17.
Brockton mayor comments on flooding situation
Like most other area residents, Mayor Chris Peabody has been keeping an eye on the water levels in Saugeen River, commenting Tuesday that it didn’t appear to have gone down yet.
Spruce the Bruce provides 66 grants
Jeff Loney, economic development manager, reported to Bruce County Council that the Spruce the Bruce program “saw a widespread uptake of grants” in 2024, from all eight of the municipalities in Bruce County.
County council to get update on new Official Plan
The agenda for Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County Council includes an update on the new Official Plan (OP).
North Perth to investigate share the road signs, education campaign to promote safety
Although last summer council decided not to allow ATVs on municipal trails, staff were asked to investigate the installation of share the road signs on municipal roads which do allow the off-road vehicles.
Two rescued from Maitland River during a flash flood
Two Central Huron residents were rescued after being stranded in their tractor in the Maitland River on Mar. 6, a police report states.
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody weighs in on tariff situation
As the American-initiated trade war ramps up, local industries and businesses are already feeling the impact, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Xplore representative speaks to council on utility poles going up in the township
Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.
South Bruce turn down Wenjack event
The Municipality of South Bruce will not be participating in or supporting the Walk for Wenjack event, with council members feeling it’s not an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.
