HOWICK - Council here approved up to $20,000 to be set aside from the fire reserve for the purchase of a used roll-up door rescue body when one becomes available.
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Allenford student awarded 2025 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
BROCKTON - This year’s winner of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Chloe Rands of Allenford, who is currently studying Environmental Technology at Centennial College in Toronto.
Johnston named CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
TORONTO - 2024 Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was crowned winner of the 2025 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto on Aug. 17.
Series of books by local author celebrates county’s pioneer history
BRUCE COUNTY - Kevin McKague, president of Friends of Historic Cargill, and owner of the Bruce County Bookstore, made a presentation to Bruce County council about the Bruce County business history book series.
County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy
STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.
Council discusses round two voting results for settlement area brands
BROCKTON - The consensus among council following the first round of voting on brands (logos) for the settlement areas in Brockton – Chepstow, Cargill and Elmwood – was more public input was needed, since the voting results were too close.
Teeswater Fair marks 169 years with full weekend of events
TEESWATER - The Teeswater Fair returned Aug. 15 to 18 for its 169th year, bringing three days of competitions, entertainment and community spirit under the theme: Plenty to see from A–Z.
Hanover and District Hospital and Hanover Medical Associates partner with Queen’s University to support rural medical education
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), in partnership with Hanover Medical Associates, has announced a new collaboration with Queen’s University School of Medicine to support third-year medical students during their clerkship year.
Teeswater Fair hosts Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing School, drawing international talent
TEESWATER - A new feature of the 2025 Teeswater Fair was the Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition, which brought international talent and a fast-paced final to the fairgrounds.
Traffic campaign results; Listowel resident charged with stunt driving
LONDON - West Region members of the OPP laid 1,425 charges within 1801 traffic stops across the region during the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign.
Human trafficking enforcement results across Ontario announced
ORILLIA - In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking Persons on July 30, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) is announced significant enforcement results from a series of proactive investigations conducted across Ontario.
Mayne Corners to become all-way stop after results of traffic study considered; both Perth and Huron Counties supporting the change
GODERICH - The intersection of Huron County Roads 30 and 34, also known as Mayne Corners, will become home to an all-way stop as a result of changes made by both Huron and Perth Counties.
Pigstock 2025 – best ball tournament around
WALKERTON - With back-to-back slo-pitch games on every ball diamond in the area from Aug. 14-17, mostly great weather, entertainment, food and a wonderful dance, Pigstock 2025 maintained its reputation as the best tournament around – and then some!
Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17
ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.
County endorses investigating joint project to move archives to Lakeshore Hub during renovations
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Council has endorsed a report that includes investigating adding the archives to a workplan for the proposed Lakeshore Hub renovation.
