Over 87 vehicles went around the ‘closed road’ barricades during the hours it was closed Feb. 6, 44 of them being transport trucks.
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Child luring charges in Huron
The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025.
Plenty of Family Day fun to be found in North Huron
Family Day weekend in North Huron featured numerous events around the area, including a special…
The horizon looms
It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon.
Avon Maitland District School Board trustees adopt 2026 budget
SEAFORTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted the 2026 budget on Jan. 27.
Council grants approvals for 49th annual Paddyfest festivities, concert
LISTOWEL - In two votes, North Perth Council approved the road closures for the 2026 Paddyfest parade route, as well as noise exemptions for the annual concert and other Irish shenanigans.
North Perth supports continuation, expansion and new routes to PC Connect
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council was presented the findings from the Transit Needs Assessment at the Feb. 9 meeting. The report investigated the transit needs of North Perth by reviewing existing services and engaging with residents and community organizations with a vested interest in public transpor
Local youth honored by teammates
The Wingham U13 Yellow hockey team held a moment of silence to honour Odin Leachman of Wingham, who passed away from cancer on Jan. 25.
Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre
WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.
Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts
WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.
Process begins to select new appointees to Grey Bruce Board of Health
WALKERTON - Bruce and Grey counties have taken steps to embark on what Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, referred to as “advancing a renewed board of health for the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit.”
County honoured with Age Friendly Communities Ontario award
BRUCE COUNTY – Warden Luke Charbonneau began the Feb. 12 meeting of Bruce County council with the announcement the county has received special recognition as an age-friendly community.
Walkerton Curling Club celebrate 150 years, receives $54,100 capital grant
Club members and dignitaries gathered at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club (WGCC) on Saturday, Feb. 7 to celebrate 150 years of local curling.
Bruce County Museum invites participation quilt project honouring Black History Month
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is celebrating Black History Month with a special community art initiative led by renowned artist, author and President’s Poet Nadine Williams.
