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Bruce County approves Tax Increment Equivalent Funding program
WALKERTON - At its June 19 meeting, Bruce County Council approved the Tax Equivalent Increment Funding (TIEF) program.
Howick Hawks host Listowel Legionnaires June 14 for minor ball day
Howick Minor Ball Day on June 14 at the Gorrie Ball Diamond saw the U18 Howick Hawks host the…
South Bruce splitting out Formosa agreements
The Municipality of South Bruce has taken the next step to re-establishing a codified relationship with the Formosa and District Lions Club regarding facilities in Formosa.
North Perth Family Pride Day was a colourful, inclusive and fun event for everyone June 14
North Perth Family Pride Day on June 14 featured a large crowd taking part in dunk tanks, arts and…
Long-time South Bruce Treasurer Reinhart retires
Manager of Finance/Treasurer Kendra Reinhart said farewell to South Bruce Council during its June 10 meeting.
Drayton’s ‘Country Roads’ takes you where you belong
DRAYTON - When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?
South Bruce appoints interim deputy chief
South Bruce Council has appointed Deputy Chief Jeff Robbins for both the Teeswater and Mildmay Stations of the Fire Department of South Bruce while a reorganization of the department is considered.
North Perth’s Annual Family Teddy Bear Play Day June 14 took over Listowel’s Memorial Park
North Perth’s Annual Family Teddy Bear Play Day on June 14 took over Listowel’s Memorial Park.…
Wingham’s Musical Muskrat Festival brought live music to the banks of Riverside Park June 13-14
The Musical Muskrat Festival took place in Wingham on June 13 and 14 with live music, an artisan…
Maitland Terrace Retirement Home hosts Listowel 150th birthday BBQ
Residents dressed on theme for the early birthday celebration.
The Famous Players annual tournament saw golfers teeing-off at Maitland Links Golf Club
Forty nine golfers took part in the fourth annual Famous Players golf tournament on June 14 at the…
Councils receive Bill 17 update
At their June 3 regular meetings, Morris-Turnberry Council and Howick Council both received a report from Huron County Planner Sarah Kurtz about the province’s currently circulating Bill 17.
Walkerton fire hall touch-a-truck event
Lights! Sirens! Action. There was plenty of all three at the June 14 touch-a-truck event and breakfast at the Walkerton fire hall.
Mental health resources available for Ontario’s farm communities
In recent years, Canadian research has shown that farming is one of the most stressful industries. Approximately 45% of farmers report high stress, 58% meet the classifications for anxiety and 68% are more susceptible than the general population to chronic stress.
