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.
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South Bruce Council takes measured approach to infrastructure deficit
TEESWATER – South Bruce Council voted to take a moderate approach to asset management planning,…
Howick discusses asbestos abatement at Belmore Community Centre
HOWICK - Council here was recently presented a report by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren regarding approval for the authorization to hire Canadian Industrial Specialists Ltd. for asbestos abatement and removal of materials in the Belmore Community Centre, as $5,545 plus HST would need to be pulled from g
South Bruce secures lower insurance rate despite missing the mark on requirements
The Municipality of South Bruce was able to manage a lower insurance rate despite not fully meeting the requirements to do so.
South Bruce Council members question solar/farming plan
South Bruce Council members were critical of a proposal to build a solar project while continuing to farm on agricultural land, asking pointed questions about the cost of the electricity and taking the land out of regular agricultural rotation.
IPM Committee aiming for 200,000 attendance in 2026
TEESWATER – Gord Lang, chairman of the 2026 Bruce County International Plowing Match (IPM) and…
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.
Royal Homes to pivot to ‘repeatable’ designs to address housing crisis under new ownership
WINGHAM - Royal Homes Limited, Ontario’s longest-established housing manufacturer, has been acquired by a management group led by industry veteran Sid Kerrigan, the long-time President of Brookfield Residential’s Ontario housing division.
Ribbon cutting held for Jantina’s Pantry
WINGHAM - Jantina’s Pantry, Giftware and Coffee Bar was officially welcomed to Wingham by North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17. The store opened in March.
Ship2Shore 20th anniversary open house
WINGHAM - Ship2Shore owners Kendra Quinlan and Carolyn Borth celebrated their 20th anniversary with an open house at their Wingham location on July 15.
Ending the stigma, spreading facts not misinformation
Last week, I wrote a column about the new Mattel Barbie sporting type one diabetes (T1D). I wrote…
Blyth Festival, Huron-Bruce groups receive $524,012 in grant funding
Organizations and initiatives across Huron and Bruce Counties, including the Blyth Centre for the Arts and the Blyth Festival received a total of $524,012 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program recently.
Maitland Conservation unveils major erosion management strategy for Great Lakes region
GODERICH - In a groundbreaking initiative along Lake Huron’s shoreline, scientists and local authorities have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat coastal erosion and climate change impacts, revealing that nearly $2 billion in property and infrastructure are at risk.
North Huron calls for resources for mandatory safety plan
WINGHAM - North Huron Council is calling for provincial funding for a mandatory community safety program, arguing that the provincial government’s directive comes with no financial support.
