It was a full house for the last Greenock Swamp Tour of the season for the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association.
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Garden of Poppies project honours veterans
Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Welcome to municipal budget 2026
‘Tis the season for municipal budgets, when local politicians earn every penny of their modest pay, and then some.
Belgrave property owners to prepare for deferred water system costs
On Oct. 7, council here received an update from Treasurer Sean Brophy signalling financial planning for property owners hooked up to the Belgrave water system.
OPP summer crime statistics show impaired driving an issue locally
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Huron County OPP board discussed crime and traffic statistics from the summer.
Autumn Skies
Exceptional weather conditions during the last few weeks saw temperatures in Southwestern Ontario…
Province commits to assisting with OPP costs; AMO says efforts fall short
In a letter to OPP-policed municipalities dated Sept. 26, 2025, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s office listed new commitments in wake of this spring’s review of the OPP cost recovery model for municipalities.
Special advisor appointed by Ontario’s Chief MOH meets with Grey-Bruce health unit and board, county representatives
On Aug. 14, the Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, (MOH) Dr. Kieran Moore, temporarily assumed the powers of the Grey Bruce Board of Health, under section 77.1 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
CUPW strikes switch to rotating basis
OTTAWA - On Thursday, Oct. 9, The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced the ongoing strike, in response to proposed changes to Canada Post’s mandate and operations, would end and rotating strikes would take its place.
North Perth launches new public safety video to share a powerful message
LISTOWEL - The Municipality of North Perth and the North Perth Fire Department announced on Oct. 10 the launch of a new grain bin safety public service announcement (PSA) created by Memory Tree Productions.
Cyclones score on empty net, come out with 2-0 win against London Nationals
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones took on the London Nationals on Oct. 8 at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London.
North Huron to cap Gypsy Lane RV dumping station, municipal staff directed to seek user-pay options
WINGHAM - Public Works Director Kevin Watson submitted a report to North Huron Council on Oct. 6, seeking direction on the status of the Gypsy Lane RV dumping station and plans for this service moving forward.
Thanksgiving in the past’s paper pages
Essential for many Thanksgiving celebrations is the turkey dinner which is served with a selection…
Huron County seeking community input for economic development strategic plan
HURON COUNTY - The County of Huron’s Economic Development department is seeking input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders as it develops a new economic development strategic plan.
RALP initiative funds environmental projects on farmland
WROXETER - Are you a farmer with marginal/low-quality land, erosion-prone areas, or wet/unproductive field sections?
