CARGILL – Kevin McKague, owner of the Mill Pond Gallery, partnered with crokinole enthusiast Clare Kuepfer to hold a good, old-fashioned, fun crokinole tournament on International Crokinole Day, Aug. 20.
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Wallace Avenue expropriation to cost over $1M
LISTOWEL - At the Aug. 24 North Perth council meeting, a price was approved for the expropriation of 925 Wallace Avenue North. Council previously discussed expropriating the property to align the intersection of Wallace Avenue North and McDonald Street West – which is offset by 30 meters – at the Oc
IPM Committee announces winners of beautification contest categories
CARGILL – The winners of the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) Beautification Contest were unveiled Wednesday evening at the Beautification Awards Banquet in Cargill.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 27 Turnbacks
From Aug. 30, 1989.
Time to develop critical thinking
Parents are counting the days. So are retailers, especially those carrying this year’s back-to-school must-haves.
Bruce County library selected for International Laufey Book Club initiative
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is honoured to be selected as one of 50 library systems worldwide to participate in a special initiative with the Laufey Book Club.
Brockton council votes to amend bylaw on guardian, herd dogs
WALKERTON – Coun. Steve Travale brought forward a motion, seconded by Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon, regarding livestock guardian dogs.
Durham Street bridge finished
WALKERTON – Bruce County announced late last week the successful completion of the Durham Street rehabilitation project, including Phase 2 of the Durham Street bridge rehabilitation.
Larsen and Shaw receives award of excellence for innovative roof project
WALKERTON – A thriving Walkerton manufacturer, Larsen and Shaw Limited, has proved that business excellence and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Listowel’s Night Market was packed
The Listowel Night Market on Aug. 14 was packed with people of all ages taking in live music, food…
Council awards Latronica Drain tender to Robinson Farm Drainage
Council here approved awarding a tender for construction work as part of the Latronica Municipal Drain project to Robinson Farm Drainage, of Ailsa Craig, in the amount of $196,316.
Morris-Turnberry approves rebrand, unveils new logo representing rural identity
Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept.
Victoria Jubilee Hall gets new sprinkler system for fire protection
WALKERTON – The rules for fire protection have changed a lot since Victoria Jubilee Hall was constructed 129 years ago – the very building that once housed the fire department, as well as the police department, municipal offices, at one point a market, and a lovely opera hall.
New businesses, funding and development shape 2026 economic update
TEESWATER – Economic development work in South Bruce has brought new businesses, funding and community partnerships to the municipality during the first half of 2026, while several downtown improvement programs have already reached their funding limits for the year.
WAN-IFRA, News Media Canada say Canada Can Stop the Bad Bots Blitz
To the Editor: Humans are now outnumbered on the internet. According to researchers, bots account for more than half of all internet traffic. The consequences of this development are starting to show.
