Born in Tara on June 24, 1884, Frederick Wellington “Cyclone” Taylor, as a five-year-old, used to spend winter evenings watching the local barber, Jack Riggs, practicing his speed skating at the town pond. Riggs was known in the community for his speed skating.
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Ship2Shore Holidays celebrates 20 years of business
LISTOWEL – Ship2Shore Holidays has a lot to celebrate in 2025. With two offices, one in Wingham…
Local man builds scale model of family barn
GOWANSTOWN - Roy Berfelz, 85, brought a to-scale replica of the old Yungblut barn for display at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here on June 28.
Bruce County kicks off countdown to 2026 International Plowing Match
FORMOSA - Community members from across Bruce and Grey counties gathered in Formosa on June 28 to celebrate the official kickoff for the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM), which will be held on Lang Farms, just west of Walkerton.
Chepstow to host provincial softball qualifiers July 18 to 20
CHEPSTOW - Chepstow will be hosting the U-15 Tier II Provincial Women’s Softball Qualifier July 18 to 20 at the Lion’s Park. There will be a total of eight teams. Their finish in the tourney will determine at which level the teams will be placed for the provincial tourney in Windsor Aug. 8 to 10.
Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, Music in the Park Walkerton
Lisa McEwen, right, with Jessie T., left, gave a special Music in the Park performance on Sunday, July 6, at the Market Garden in downtown Walkerton.
Listowel Fair celebrates 169th year with theme, ‘Fences and Fields’
LISTOWEL – Picture a drive down the highways or backroads with miles of fences and fields…
Multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron East
On June 9, members Huron County OPP opened an intimate partner violence investigation in Huron East.
Land grabbing by colonizers back in full force
I bet that headline got your attention. If it made you uncomfortable, it should. If it made you mad, well, I hope you will continue reading and join in the conversation about what is really happening here on Turtle Island.
County employers not choosing between Canadian youth and foreign workers
The Huron Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement in response to a media campaign launched by the National Citizens Coalition (NCC).
Huron East Fire Chief updates council on priorities in role, station activities
At their June 17 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an update from new Huron East Fire Chief Glen Ackerman.
South Bruce approves phased-in development charges
With very few remarks and a nearly-unanimous recorded vote, the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce approved implementation of development charges with a phased-in approach starting August 1, 2025.
Bill 17 aims to streamline process for residents, schools says Weber
Huron County Director of Planning and Development Sandra Weber broke down how Bill 17 will impact Huron County and its member municipalities during Huron County Council’s June 4 meeting.
Care, love of playwright for subject matter shines through ‘The Wind’
From the moment they enter the Blyth Festival to take in The Wind Coming Over the Sea – the world premiere performance that takes the second spot in the Blyth Festival’s 2025 season – theatregoers know this isn’t your typical theatre fare.
Northern Huron Connection Centre success stories shared at anniversary brunch and learn event
The Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) opened on June 28, 2023, as a place for people who need the unique services it provides for the homeless, marginalized and underprivileged in the area.
