Despite the weekend’s heat warning, the people who like to dance to country favourites at Pickin’ by the Pond, danced.
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Council apprehensively approves new budget process under province’s strong mayor powers framework
The changes to the budget process stem from the strong mayor powers being bestowed on the Mayor of North Perth on May 1, 2025, alongside 169 other municipal leaders, by the government of Ontario.
Olivia Rourke Foundation makes inaugural donations
OWEN SOUND - In a tribute to the life and legacy of 17-year-old Olivia Rourke, two major charitable donations have been made to support cancer care and research in her honour.
Fireworks light up the night sky for Atwood celebration
ATWOOD - Atwood held its annual Canada Day fireworks celebration at dusk on July 1.
Barns2Beaches touches down at SMA on July 26
BROCKTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport will be the scene of a huge, family-friendly music event that promises to make the most of summer weather and an ideal venue.
15U Avengers boys headed to the Canadian Championships
ELMA - The 15U Elma Avengers boys team punched their tickets to the Canadian Championships in Manitoba in August.
All-way stop recommended at Mayne Corners
STRATFORD - Perth County’s July 3 decision to designate the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 178, which is commonly known as Mayne Corners, an all-way stop will be finalized should Huron County Council agree.
Cyclone Taylor, the Tara tornado
Born in Tara on June 24, 1884, Frederick Wellington “Cyclone” Taylor, as a five-year-old, used to spend winter evenings watching the local barber, Jack Riggs, practicing his speed skating at the town pond. Riggs was known in the community for his speed skating.
Ship2Shore Holidays celebrates 20 years of business
LISTOWEL – Ship2Shore Holidays has a lot to celebrate in 2025. With two offices, one in Wingham…
Local man builds scale model of family barn
GOWANSTOWN - Roy Berfelz, 85, brought a to-scale replica of the old Yungblut barn for display at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here on June 28.
Bruce County kicks off countdown to 2026 International Plowing Match
FORMOSA - Community members from across Bruce and Grey counties gathered in Formosa on June 28 to celebrate the official kickoff for the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM), which will be held on Lang Farms, just west of Walkerton.
Chepstow to host provincial softball qualifiers July 18 to 20
CHEPSTOW - Chepstow will be hosting the U-15 Tier II Provincial Women’s Softball Qualifier July 18 to 20 at the Lion’s Park. There will be a total of eight teams. Their finish in the tourney will determine at which level the teams will be placed for the provincial tourney in Windsor Aug. 8 to 10.
Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, Music in the Park Walkerton
Lisa McEwen, right, with Jessie T., left, gave a special Music in the Park performance on Sunday, July 6, at the Market Garden in downtown Walkerton.
Listowel Fair celebrates 169th year with theme, ‘Fences and Fields’
LISTOWEL – Picture a drive down the highways or backroads with miles of fences and fields…
Multiple intimate partner violence charges in Huron East
On June 9, members Huron County OPP opened an intimate partner violence investigation in Huron East.
