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Council looking into allowing backyard chickens in Howick
At its last meeting, council here pulled a presentation from its correspondence building a case for updating the bylaw to allow backyard chickens in Howick Township.
Walkerton District Hospital Foundation receives for gala sponsorships
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Howick responds to Maitland Conservation letter on naturalization of Gorrie Conservation Area
Council here received a letter from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) regarding 2025 naturalization and grass maintenance at the Gorrie Conservation Area at its March 18 regular council meeting.
Brockton hires manager of child care services
The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to announce the hiring of Carri-Ann Scott as the incoming Manager of child care services for the Brockton Child Care Centre.
Thompson back at Rural Affairs position
Lisa Thompson was recently sworn in as a Member of the 44th Ontario Provincial Parliament for the riding of Huron-Bruce, and was reappointed by Premier Doug Ford to serve as the Minister of Rural Affairs of Ontario.
F.E. Madill co-op student explores career in firefighting
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.
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.
