The fifth and final premier of the Blyth Festival 2026 season, Off-Island Odyssey, brings a unique perspective to the Blyth Festival stage through a unique style of performance.
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Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’
“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”
Election update
A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown.
Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event
Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship.
Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie
GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.
Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study.
Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion
TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.
Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden
WALKERTON – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
Huron United drop points in TMSL matches
An underwhelming performance saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.
SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization
FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.
Helmets for Life program returns for 11th year, promotes concussion awareness
LISTOWEL – An annual program that has helped equip many young skaters and hockey players with free protective gear is returning for its 11th year this September.
$100,000 lottery ticket remains unclaimed
Less than a week remains to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 2, 7, 9, 9, 4, 9, 4, and the winning ticket was sold in Stratford.
LWHA emergency departments deliver care to over 25,000 Patients
The Emergency Departments at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital provided care through more than 25,000 patient visits in 2025/26, while maintaining generally stable wait times throughout the year.
Celebrate 75 years one step at a time with Maitland Conservation’s 75-minute challenge
WROXETER – The challenge is simple: spend 75 minutes exploring a Maitland Conservation property and submit an entry for a chance to win one of three outdoor prize packages.
Kadylack Sunflower Farm open daily
NORTH PERTH – Kadylack Sunflower Farm has once again opened its doors for the public to explore its sprawling 26 acres of sunflowers in bloom.
