A multi-day heat event is expected this weekend, starting Sunday, June 22, 2025. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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LDSS and Eastdale students collaborate on interactive play for outdoor mud kitchen
This spring, Listowel District Secondary School’s art club collaborated with Listowel Eastdale Public School’s Kindergarten class to design and paint rocks to be used in the Kindergarteners’ outdoor mud kitchen.
Council denies request but calls Atwood tiny home ‘great project’
Home Suite Home Affordable Housing wrote to North Perth Council on June 9 to request the waiver of municipal tipping fees as the company was preparing an Atwood location for the construction of a charitable pocket home.
Huron’s community safety, wellbeing plan identifies emerging issues
Council here approved a report concerning the Huron County Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s (CSWB) recent review and subsequent actions.
Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion a complex, comedic must-see
Blyth Festival’s season opener is a must-see, especially for those uncomfortable with difficult conversations surrounding the oppression of minorities. This could be your soft-launch practice for the next time you have to calmly (or not calmly) correct your uncle over Thanksgiving dinner.
Listowel area Grades 7-8 will relocate to LDSS starting fall, 2026
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) approved a motion to relocate Grades 7 and 8 students from the North Perth Westfield Elementary School and Listowel Eastdale Elementary School attendance areas to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS), beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested in Walkerton
HANOVER - The Hanover Police Service has arrested 33-year-old Codie Bloom of no fixed address, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian.
Sacred Heart student earns national bronze at Skills Canada
WALKERTON - Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) student Nathan Stevenson brought home bronze from the Skills Canada National Competition after competing in the Cabinetmaking category against top high school talent from across the country.
Area youth arrested for break-in and theft
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On June 20, South Bruce OPP were called to the scene of a break-in at a property along Bruce Road 17 in Arran-Elderslie.
Walkerton senior cards
WALKERTON - Seniors enjoyed euchre in the senior’s room at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, June 18.
Canada Day celebrations planned in Brockton
WALKERTON - Summer of 2025 kicks off with Canada Day festivities on Tuesday, July 1.
F. E. Madill students team up to paint new Wingham garbage cans
WINGHAM - F. E. Madill Secondary School Grade 9 students joined their art teacher Jordan Andrew and North Huron Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie on a special town project this past month.
Bluewater District School Board celebrates 2025 Awards of Excellence
CHESLEY - At the final Regular Meeting of the Board of the 2024 – 2025 school year on June 17, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) celebrated a group of distinguished community members for their outstanding contributions in our local schools.
Bluewater board wraps up school year with updates, recognitions and budget approval
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board wrapped up the 2024–2025 school year during its final regular board meeting on June 17, featuring updates on student activities, strategic planning and staffing changes.
County council hears how Ontario Health Team proposes to connect local residents with primary care
WALKERTON - Lindsay Johnston, executive director of the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team, provided Bruce County council with an update on recent work by the OHT with regards to primary care.
