WALKERTON - Euchre results from Wednesday, June 4 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library
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Peabody disappointed over cuts to CWELCC child care allocation
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody spoke out about the child-care issue that prompted extended discussion at the June 5 meeting of Bruce County council, and a call to reinstate at least some of the 133 spaces that have been cut.
Remembering Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, est. 1904
On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.
Conlee Farms- taking the power of dairy global
LISTOWEL – With June being dairy month across Canada, celebrating the dairy industry, its…
Three-on-three basketball tournament, organized by the late Olivia Rourke moves ahead; championed by family and community, in wake of recent tragedy
WALKERTON – A three on three basketball tournament, organized by one of the five crash victims,…
Get ready for a truly Canadian Canada Day
With Canada Day only weeks away, Canadian sovereignty has been making headlines once again, ever since King Charles III delivered the throne speech at the opening of Parliament on May 27.
Senior Legionnaires triumph over Juniors in Minor Baseball Day match
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires (in yellow) were edged out in a high-scoring exhibition game by the Senior Legionnaires (in green) as part of the Listowel Minor Baseball Day celebration on Saturday. The Seniors claimed bragging rights with a 13-10 victory over the Juniors.
County seeks clarity on Bill 17
WALKERTON - Bruce County council approved the staff recommendation to submit comments listed in the report on Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, to the province, through the Environmental Registry of Ontario and Regulatory Registry of Ontario.
Bruce Shrine Club donation
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Monkton firefighters host final breakfast for season among North Perth stations
While some may say they were saving the best for last, others were just happy to help out at the Monkton firefighter’s breakfast on June 8. The breakfast was the last in the annual series of events hosted by the North Perth Fire Department after events were previously held in Listowel and Atwood. Ab
Families flock to Wingham bike rodeo
WINGHAM – Sepoy Trade Solutions in Wingham held a bike rodeo on May 31 that attracted several…
Spirit Walk postponed; historical show and tell set for June 18
WINGHAM - The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) has postponed its planned “Spirit Walk” event.
North Huron approves amendment to water, wastewater billing for multi-unit buildings
WINGHAM - North Huron Council has approved an amendment to the township’s fees and charges bylaw adding multi-residential property series fees.
Wingham Musical Muskrat Festival line-up announced
WINGHAM - The organizers of the Musical Muskrat Festival have announced the itinerary for the two-day event, which will be held at Riverside Park in Wingham.
Report says no historical evidence for Métis claims to SON territory
SAUGEEN OJIBWAY NATION - Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Environment Office has concluded there is no historical evidence supporting claims by the Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM), the Georgian Bay Historic Métis (GBHM) and the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) to rights within SON territory.
