CHESLEY - At the final Regular Meeting of the Board of the 2024 – 2025 school year on June 17, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) celebrated a group of distinguished community members for their outstanding contributions in our local schools.
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Bluewater board wraps up school year with updates, recognitions and budget approval
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board wrapped up the 2024–2025 school year during its final regular board meeting on June 17, featuring updates on student activities, strategic planning and staffing changes.
County council hears how Ontario Health Team proposes to connect local residents with primary care
WALKERTON - Lindsay Johnston, executive director of the Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team, provided Bruce County council with an update on recent work by the OHT with regards to primary care.
Huron East driver charged with impaired driving, possession
CENTRAL HURON - Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident following a suspicious vehicle complaint in here on June 2, a police report states.
Joe Dietrich acclaimed 2025-2026 chair of SBGHC board of directors
ELMWOOD - This year’s annual meeting of the board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 18 had a different tone from last year’s meeting.
Belmore celebrates 170th anniversary
BELMORE - Hundreds of people, some from as far away as Alberta, gathered in Belmore on the weekend of June 20-22 for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations, marking the community’s 170th anniversary.
Bluewater updates multi-year strategic plan
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has updated its multi-year srategic plan, which sets organizational direction over the next few years when it comes to all matters related to student achievement and well-being.
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club June 14 tournament
The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club held a tournament on Saturday, June 14. The event, sponsored by McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd., Leo Al’s Contracting and Cuneo’s Interiors, saw numerous teams take to the bowling green.
Township appoints public works director
WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron appointed a new Director of Public Works effective June 16 according to a bylaw passed during North Huron Council’s regular council meeting.
Chepstow celebrates Funfest Weekend on the diamonds
CHEPSTOW - This year’s Chepstow Funfest Weekend had a bit of everything, including a two-hour rain delay on Saturday, and the first really steamy day of the season on Sunday.
Hillcrest school’s Funfest benefits Saugeen Hospice
TEESWATER - Volunteers at Hillcrest Central Public School in Teeswater held the annual Funfest fundraiser last week, benefitting the Saugeen Hospice.
Donation honours loved one at Walkerton District Hospital
The family of the late Debbie Jacques donated memorial funds to the Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre.
For me, survival means good support from diverse medical team
Support comes not only from the medical specialists that I have been fortunate to have. The five…
Huron County Council takes no action on new museum build
GODERICH - Huron County Council took no further action on a proposed $12 million storage centre for the county museum, with some council members expressing surprise at the cost.
Huron County facing up to $790 million in asset spending over the next decade
Due to using reserves to fund projects and a significant number of assets reaching the end of their lifecycles, Huron County residents could be facing steady levy increases for the next decade.

