As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.
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Formosa Lions hold year-end draw
FORMOSA - Formosa Lions held their November lottery draw along with their year-end Grand Prize draws with the following winners...
Howick to receive $2 million for child care build
Provided that Howick Council commits to the creation of a childcare facility by the end of the year, Huron County will funnel $2 million to Howick from the province to cover the cost of creating the space.
Council approves sale of Westario
BROCKTON - Brockton council voted to approve the sale of Westario Power Inc. to ERTH Corporation, a municipally-owned utility company based in Ingersoll.
Santa makes special trip to Perth County in 1925
Christmas is here! Hopefully, you’ve made your arrangements for the big day — and perhaps even…
Huron-Bruce municipalities receive $21.2 million from OCIF
HURON–BRUCE — The Ontario government has announced a total of $21,185,778 in funding for infrastructure in Huron-Bruce.
Howick discusses changes to recycling program
HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special budget meeting, council here heard a report from CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis about changes to recycling programming in Howick Township.
International Women’s Day event to be held in Mildmay
MILDMAY - Ladies throughout the region are invited to Bruce County’s International Women’s Day 2026 event to be held March 5 hosted at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex.
Charges laid in assault on officers
BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP were called to an Orange St., Walkerton address regarding a family dispute on Dec. 15, at about 8:39 p.m.
Grey Bruce Farmers Week event celebrating 60th anniversary
ELMWOOD - The first, and what organizers say is sure to be one of the best, agricultural trade shows of 2026 – the 60th anniversary of Grey Bruce Farmers Week is set to take place Jan. 7-12 in Elmwood.
Mayor Chris Peabody reflects on the year 2025 in Brockton
BROCKTON - The past year was memorable for many reasons.
Howick’s draft budget proposes 6.196% tax rate increase
HOWICK - Council here held a special meeting on Dec. 16 to review the first draft of its 2026 municipal budget.
Huron County OPP bake sale raises $600; Eight IPV charges for Huron East individual; Gorrie resident arrested
Members of the Huron County OPP and support staff baked tasty treats which were donated and made available for purchase by all Huron OPP employees, a press release states.
Lethal trapping undermines ecological integrity, public values
Dear Editor: I wish to express my support for Walkerton resident Bobbi Sharpe, who recently appeared before Brockton Council to raise concerns about the trapping of beavers in the Saugeen River.
BMO to close in Walkerton and Mildmay, move services to Hanover site
WALKERTON - The Bank of Montreal (BMO) will close its branches in Mildmay and Walkerton and relocate its Hanover branch, moving all services to a new Hanover location as part of a series of branch closures in both Canada and the United States.
