Huron Waves Music Festival returns with Discovery Through Music, a week-long celebration that invites audiences of all ages to engage deeply with the natural world, cultural storytelling, and transformative music from June 13 to 21.
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Listowel air cadets fundraise to outfit storage trailer, continue training
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Listowel squadron have a temporary fix for an issue – but fundraising efforts continue in earnest.
Bill 5 receives Royal Assent amid calls for amendments, Indigenous consultation
A storm is brewing in Ontario that Indigenous leaders say could ignite a severe backlash if the Ontario government continues to ignore their calls for a seat at the table to discuss the repercussions of Bill 5 in its current form.
Birthing centre honours late nurse with donation-funded additions
WALKERTON - Family, friends and former co-workers of the late nurse Debbie Jacques gathered at the RJ Creighton Birthing Centre on June 7 to view several new items purchased in her memory through a generous donation fund.
Area holds status with province’s second-lowest unemployment rate
WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9%.
Long-time South Bruce employee to retire; agreement struck between brewery, municipality
Long-time South Bruce staff member Derek Gamble will retire from the South Bruce Public Works Department as of August 31 according to Operations Manager Stu Moffat.
South Bruce supports Teeswater 150th event
The Municipality of South Bruce will support the group organizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the village of Teeswater next month.
Walkerton and District Optimist Club bike rodeo
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club hosted a bike safety rodeo for children on June 7 in the Sacred Heart Church parking lot, teaching bike safety to youth
Spinrite impact significant, but not insurmountable, experts say
While the announcement that Spinrite will be closing its Listowel production facility and storefront will have drastic impacts on the community, organizations are already mobilizing to provide support to those directly impacted by the closure.
Doughnut fundraiser set to benefit 170th Howick Homecoming in 2026
HOWICK - While sharing good news and celebrations during its June 3 meeting, council here discussed a doughnut fundraiser happening this month as the start of fundraising for Howick’s homecoming next year.
Cybersecurity assessments approved in South Bruce
South Bruce Council approved a single-vendor sourcing for its internal and external cybersecurity assessment, approving up to $13,500, plus applicable taxes, for the project.
Hoops for Hope Tournament honours the memory of Olivia Rourke
WALKERTON - Basketball players from 20 schools – 10 high schools and 10 elementary schools – from right across the Bruce-Grey region gathered at Walkerton District Community School and Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School to participate in the Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament on June 7.
In Line Family Chiropractic donation
In Line Family Chiropractic presents a cheque for $1,250 to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Chepstow wing night
Cars, trucks and even buses rolled in so people could pick up chicken wings on June 5 in Chepstow.
Howick Township moving to Monday curbside pickup
HOWICK - Curbside waste collection and Howick Landfill operations will be switching from Wednesdays to Mondays effective July 7.
