TEESWATER - The Teeswater Fair returned Aug. 15 to 18 for its 169th year, bringing three days of competitions, entertainment and community spirit under the theme: Plenty to see from A–Z.
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Hanover and District Hospital and Hanover Medical Associates partner with Queen’s University to support rural medical education
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), in partnership with Hanover Medical Associates, has announced a new collaboration with Queen’s University School of Medicine to support third-year medical students during their clerkship year.
Teeswater Fair hosts Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing School, drawing international talent
TEESWATER - A new feature of the 2025 Teeswater Fair was the Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition, which brought international talent and a fast-paced final to the fairgrounds.
Traffic campaign results; Listowel resident charged with stunt driving
LONDON - West Region members of the OPP laid 1,425 charges within 1801 traffic stops across the region during the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign.
Human trafficking enforcement results across Ontario announced
ORILLIA - In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking Persons on July 30, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) is announced significant enforcement results from a series of proactive investigations conducted across Ontario.
Mayne Corners to become all-way stop after results of traffic study considered; both Perth and Huron Counties supporting the change
GODERICH - The intersection of Huron County Roads 30 and 34, also known as Mayne Corners, will become home to an all-way stop as a result of changes made by both Huron and Perth Counties.
Pigstock 2025 – best ball tournament around
WALKERTON - With back-to-back slo-pitch games on every ball diamond in the area from Aug. 14-17, mostly great weather, entertainment, food and a wonderful dance, Pigstock 2025 maintained its reputation as the best tournament around – and then some!
Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17
ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.
County endorses investigating joint project to move archives to Lakeshore Hub during renovations
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Council has endorsed a report that includes investigating adding the archives to a workplan for the proposed Lakeshore Hub renovation.
Perspective is everything
Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du
Red Cross appeal launched to support people impacted by Newfoundland fires
OTTAWA - On Aug. 15 the Canadian Red Cross launched the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province.
One fatality following North Perth collision; OPP investigating West Perth home invasion
NORTH PERTH – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of…
Possibility of reopening jail in Walkerton raised during meeting with solicitor general
OTTAWA - The Walkerton jail that served the Bruce County area for over 144 years could be reopening.
Mayor Hammell advocates for Chesley Hospital during 2025 AMO conference in Ottawa
CHESLEY - Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell and CAO Emily Dance joined thousands of municipal leaders at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference held August 17–20 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa.
Council gets dog park pilot project update
BROCKTON - Colleen Gillis, director of community services, provided council with an update on the dog park pilot project during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
