MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.
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Howick to hire full-time recreation operator
The council of the Township of Howick recently approved a full-time Recreation Operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.
Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding for new benches, garbage bins
Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.
Formosa recreation centre welcomes June with Spring Fling Dance
Formosa Lions sponsored the second ever Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, June 1 at the Formosa recreation centre, featuring drinks, dancing and a live band.
Procter family donates $100,000 for CT Scanner
The Procter family from the Belgrave area have donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together Campaign to support a brand-new CT Scanner.
Bravo to the Class of ’24 – pivoting experts extraordinaire
The Class of ’24 has been through a lot, be it at the elementary school level, secondary school,…
United Way looking for committee volunteers
Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is its committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward with serving the communities of Perth-Huron.
Iconic Lancaster returns to Goderich
On June 14, 1964, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flew retired Lancaster FM213 to Goderich, where the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion displayed it as a war memorial.
Today, I lost a good friend
No, no one had died. However, a good friend of the last nine years has moved away.
812 Buck’s Crossing Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron holds 52nd annual ceremonial review
Municipal Airport was the scene of the 52nd annual ceremonial review of 812 Air Cadet Squadron.
2026 International Plowing Match to be hosted by Walkerton’s Lang Farms
The Ontario Plowman’s Association and the Bruce County Plowing Association have announced the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM) will be hosted by Lang Farms near Walkerton.
Law Enforcement Torch Run a success in Huron County
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was held in Huron County on June 5.
Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding from Howick Township for new benches, garbage bins
HOWICK – Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.
Animal rescuer gets the gift of hearing
When Robert (RJ) Schleich walked into Harmony Hearing on Josephine Street in Wingham, he didn’t know why they were making this pitstop. His loving wife Heather, who created a ruse to get him to town that day, had been planning this visit for a while.
Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn
Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.
