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Fireworks display set for June 29 at Libro Ball Field
The Wingham Firefighter’s Association’s Canada Day Fireworks will be held at dusk on Sun. June 29, according to a report to North Huron Council.
North Huron amends alcohol policy, adds Town Hall Theatre
A joint report, dated June 6, from Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie and Director of Recreation & Children’s Services Kelly Steiss presented an update to the North Huron Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP).
Medical students explore rural life, medicine during Discovery Week
Three Schulich School of Medicine students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (June 2-5) for Discovery Week 2025, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
The Listowel Memorial Hospital’s annual gala raises $500,000 for breast screening program
The event saw guests dressed on theme to the ballfields at Atwood to raise funds to continue to expand local healthcare.
Repair process begins for Bluevale Hall roof
During their June 3 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council agreed to start the process on pricing out and eventually repairing the Bluevale Community Hall steel roof.
The Wingham BIA thanks volunteers for weed trimming along Josephine Street
The Wingham BIA is thanking volunteers for helping out with weed trimming along Josephine Street on…
Happy cows, better milk
Rolling Lands Farm owners Tony and Anita Van Hittersum and their sons are celebrating Dairy Month by sharing their commitment to showing consumers the real story behind every glass of milk with a narrative of care and sustainable agriculture.
Huron Waves Music Festival returns with celebration of music, nature and Canadian Heritage
Huron Waves Music Festival returns with Discovery Through Music, a week-long celebration that invites audiences of all ages to engage deeply with the natural world, cultural storytelling, and transformative music from June 13 to 21.
Listowel air cadets fundraise to outfit storage trailer, continue training
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Listowel squadron have a temporary fix for an issue – but fundraising efforts continue in earnest.
Bill 5 receives Royal Assent amid calls for amendments, Indigenous consultation
A storm is brewing in Ontario that Indigenous leaders say could ignite a severe backlash if the Ontario government continues to ignore their calls for a seat at the table to discuss the repercussions of Bill 5 in its current form.
Birthing centre honours late nurse with donation-funded additions
WALKERTON - Family, friends and former co-workers of the late nurse Debbie Jacques gathered at the RJ Creighton Birthing Centre on June 7 to view several new items purchased in her memory through a generous donation fund.
Area holds status with province’s second-lowest unemployment rate
WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9%.
Long-time South Bruce employee to retire; agreement struck between brewery, municipality
Long-time South Bruce staff member Derek Gamble will retire from the South Bruce Public Works Department as of August 31 according to Operations Manager Stu Moffat.
South Bruce supports Teeswater 150th event
The Municipality of South Bruce will support the group organizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the village of Teeswater next month.
