TEESWATER – New development and stronger investment returns helped South Bruce finish 2025 with about $185,000 left over in its operating budget.
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Local health care activists rally at office of MP Alex Ruff
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Health Coalition was one of 26 communities in the province that took concerns about two-tier health care to their local member of parliament.
Bruce-Grey Catholic board projects $750,000 deficit as costs rise
HANOVER – A year after finishing with millions left over, the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is now expecting to end the school year about $750,000 in the red as staffing costs climb and provincial funding falls.
Perth County council restricted in lame duck period until Nov. 15
STRATFORD – Potential exists for the re-election of six current Perth County incumbent members, a number which is less than the three-quarters majority threshold needed to prevent a restricted acts period, also commonly known as a lame duck period.
North Perth pitched pilot project to bring workforce to municipality
LISTOWEL – North Perth council was asked to participate in a pilot project which could result in bringing individuals from Toronto to live and work in North Perth.
UWPH Brunch N’ Learn looks at homeless issue
WINGHAM – On Sept. 5, the third annual Brunch N’ Learn event happened at the Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham. A meal was enjoyed by those in attendance, followed by three guest speakers.
Wingham announces expanded schedule for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In a historic first for the community, Wingham is opening its doors to all who wish to stand in solidarity for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Weather wreckage spans from Lake Huron to Toronto
ONTARIO – Thunderstorms that swept in off Lake Huron on Sept. 2 brought with them a variety of severe weather that travelled as far as the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.
United Way sets new co-chairs
STRATFORD – On the cusp of United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) latest fundraising campaign, UWPH recently announced the organization’s Stratford-Perth co-chairs for the 2026-27 campaign, Marian deWever and June Leitch.
AI and other false promises
AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation
Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts
This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.
MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community
At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County.
Huron County CAO re-elected to AMO Board of Directors
At the 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in late August, Meighan Wark, CAO for the County of Huron was re-elected to the AMO Board of Directors, representing the County Caucus.
Summer of music comes to an end
WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.
Pedestrian safety issues considered
WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

