HOWICK – Howick council has awarded a contract for improvements to municipal drain no. 20, approving a tender priced at $122,249 plus HST for work intended to upgrade the aging drainage system.
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Streetfest returns with shopping, children’s activities despite smoke
WALKERTON – COVID-19 couldn’t shut down shopping in Walkerton, as the first Summer Streetfest proved. Four years later, neither could smoke from forest fires.
North Perth council supports Elma Street severance application for four-plex, home
LISTOWEL – At the July 6 North Perth council meeting, an application proposing to build a single detached home and four-plex residential building at 740 Elma Street West was supported. Although not included in the planning report, a delegate at the meeting said this stems from the expropriation at
South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids
TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.
South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.
South Bruce building activity rises sharply in first half of 2026
TEESWATER - Building activity in South Bruce increased significantly during the first half of 2026.
Application for federal funding to build a new arena has been submitted
WALKERTON – The application has been submitted, it meets the requirements listed, and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is hopeful of success.
Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life
Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…
Magwood’s present a donation of $12,708 to Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee
WALKERTON – George and Susan Magwood (centre) present a donation of $12,708 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ Committee Members
South Bruce scales back emergency generator project to stay within $50,000 grant
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a scaled-back emergency generator project that will see a mobile diesel generator and one electrical connection installed at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre.
Bruce County council approves new Official Plan
WALKERTON – The planning document that will guide growth and development in the county for the next 20 years has been approved by council and forwarded to the province.
Tie vote stalls $565K John Street reconstruction after heated South Bruce debate
TEESWATER - A proposed contract for the reconstruction of John Street in Mildmay was defeated after a tied vote at South Bruce council’s July 14 meeting.
Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario
LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…
South Bruce event connects visitors with local businesses through agritourism dinner
TEESWATER - Visitors gathered among the lavender fields at Essentially Lavender on July 12 for the annual Flavors of South Bruce dinner.
Businesses prepare for IPM arrival
BRUCE COUNTY - Businesses, agricultural groups and community organizations are preparing for the arrival of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM)
