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.
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Ministry responds to municipal concerns over conservation authority amalgamation
In the wake of the province’s decision to combine local conservation authorities into larger-governed ones, Morris-Turnberry council has received a response from Environment Canada.
Bruce C project update provided to Brockton council by Richards
WALKERTON – Chad Richards, senior strategist, presented an update on the Bruce C project to Brockton council at the July 14 meeting.
Bruce County launches Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST)
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County is expanding the services and supports that it offers residents with the launch of a Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST).
Thompson announces $125,000 investment for IPM, Rural Expo
WALKERTON – The Ontario government is investing $125,000 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program to support the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and the local Bruce County committee as they team up to present the 2026 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo in Bruce County, just west of Walkerton.
Public Health advises people to continue monitoring air quality
GREY-BRUCE – Grey Bruce Public Health advised residents late last week to continue to monitor local air quality forecasts and weather alerts through the weekend and take recommended steps to safeguard their health as the area continued to experience poor air quality due to wildfire smoke.
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.
Saugeen Hospice major milestone with groundbreaking
The official groundbreaking for Saugeen Hospice on July 15 brought together many of the people – board members past and present, volunteers, donors, health-care partners, service clubs, municipal leaders and provincial representatives – who are helping turn the dream into bricks and mortar.
“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.
‘Hitched’ to music: hometown talent rises to the surface, locks in for Hayloft
LISTOWEL – This year’s Hayloft hometown musical injection comes with a hitch- being at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex grounds when rock day kicks off. Opening up the event on day two of the festival is local band, Hitched.
Listowel Panthers compete at Scorpion Beach Tournament
EMERALD LAKE - The Listowel Panthers beach team recently competed at the Scorpion Beach Tournament at Emerald Lake on July 4 in the U15 division.
Missing toddler located by police
NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.
Howick approves severance despite staff recommendation to deny
HOWICK – Council here recently approved a proposal to divide a 100-acre farm into two 50-acre agricultural parcels, despite planning staff recommending the application be denied as it does not meet provincial, county and township planning policies.
Figure skater recognized
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody, right, presents Lauren Schneider of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club with a certificate of recognition, during the July 14 council meeting.
