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News

What’s so scary about Santa?

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2016News

All over Facebook and the Internet there are pictures of kids posing with Santa Claus screaming,…

ABCA draft budget calls for 2% increase

Midwestern Newspapers December 7, 2016News

EXETER — Member municipalities within the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority’s (ABCA)…

Advisors are scarce for 2017 Lambton Shores budget building

Midwestern Newspapers December 7, 2016News

LAMBTON SHORES —  A vast majority of ratepayers have either missed or ignored an opportunity to…

Many benefits from using Adult Day Program

Midwestern Newspapers December 7, 2016News

EXETER – Exercise, social time, great food, foot care and shopping trips are but a few features…

Public policy affects community well-being

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BLUEWATER —  The members of Bluewater municipal council have been reminded public policy can…

Hawks take close loss to Aylmer in fight for second

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EXETER — The Exeter Hawks enjoyed two more wins and only one loss on the weekend, giving them a…

Staffa teen represents Ontario at Nationals

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STAFFA — Playing as a captain for team Ontario is an experience Lexi Templeman, 17, of Staffa…

It hurts so good

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I spent a large majority of this past weekend packing and lifting and moving my belongings into my…

Sabres Peewee LL are repeat champions in Langton

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SOUTH HURON —  The South Huron Peewee local league boys have done it again; winning gold medals…

Peewee Sabres lose in Silver Stick tournament semi finals

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EXETER —  The South Huron Peewee Sabres made it as far as the semi-finals in the 14th annual…

Two more wins for Exeter

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EXETER —  The Exeter Hawks pulled off another two wins over the weekend, although it was against…

Crossing guard kept children safe for 25 years

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EXETER — Children walking to school in Exeter will miss a familiar face as longtime crossing…

Bluewater levy increase in draft ABCA budget

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BLUEWATER —  The members of Bluewater municipal council got a look at the draft budget for the…

Community updated on Jessica’s House

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EXETER — While they still haven’t been approved for provincial funding for a residential…

Mayor complains to integrity commissioner

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

In Photos: The 170th Listowel Fair

Started in 1856, the 170th Listowel Fair was hosted on July 12-16, 2026.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

OPP seeks information from public following fatal ACW collision

HURON – Huron OPP are asking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam footage of a single-vehicle collision July 19 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

WOWC advocates for equitable transit funding and other strategic priorities

WALKERTON – Kate Burns Gallagher of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) provided Bruce County council with an update on strategic priorities and advocacy, as well as some attention-getting numbers.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

By Rachel Hammermueller

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

By Rachel Hammermueller

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

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