HOWICK - In January 2024, the fire department here purchased its command unit Car 2-1 (a 2011 Ford Expedition), which doubles as a municipal law enforcement vehicle, and was only expected to be in service for about two years until a public works pickup truck became available for use.
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West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel, Mitchell
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from traps in Listowel and Mitchell have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Stingers leading Huron County Fastball League, outpacing Sebringville
HURON/PERTH/BRUCE – The Belmore Stingers continue to lead the Huron County Fastball League…
Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive; hope to enhance authority
TORONTO – A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of…
Watching Canada Post situation like watching a slow train crash
I grew up in a union house – not a pro-union house (probably not an anti-union one either, to the best of my memory) – but a house where both incomes came from unionized jobs. It gave me a unique view of unions and the good (and bad) they do in the world.
Fire bans come about with consultation, communication of all chiefs
PERTH/HURON – Entering into a burn ban is not a step taken lightly, according to fire…
Karli June, Listowel-born country artist continues to rise
Hot off of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Karli talks love, motherhood and core memories of her hometown
Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’ in its first year
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Mildmay calls up, Teeswater down
Fire Rescue South Bruce has responded to three fewer calls to date in 2025 than during the same period in 2024, though there is a wide disparity between calls responded to between the Mildmay and Teeswater fire stations.
South Bruce signs on 15-year dispatch contract
The Municipality of South Bruce, alongside other municipalities, is entering into a 15-year service contract for 911 emergency calls with the St. Catharines’ dispatch centre. “Currently, our dispatch is with Owen Sound and will expire on Dec. 31, 2025,” Fire Chief Krista Tiernan told council during
