As spring slowly settles in, the plant buds are beginning to flush or open all over the area, and it’s a sure sign that spring is here. Oh, we may get a few cold spells yet, to be sure, but you can’t slow the progress of Mother Nature. Sooner or later, the warm weather will seep in and remind us tha
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Matiland River Elementary School held its year-end track meet
Matiland River Elementary School held its year-end track meet on May 16 with events held at the school and also at the F. E. Madill high school track.
Howick receives funding from Canada Summer Jobs
HOWICK - Council here recently received a report on Canada Summer Jobs funding approval in the amount of $4,816.
Local MPP Lisa Thompson says budget about building ‘resilience’
HURON-BRUCE - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, last week.
North Huron restructures roles to enhance fire, bylaw enforcement and animal control
The Township of North Huron implemented a restructuring plan to improve service delivery for fire, by-law enforcement, property standards, and animal control services effective May 1.
Celebrating Victoria Day in Perth County
Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.
Chepstow cards
CHEPSTOW - Euchre and Solo Scores for Monday May 19 at the Chepstow Lions Hall.
Crokinole season wraps up
TEESWATER - Crokinole at the Teeswater Community Centre finished its season on Wednesday, May 14.
Walk for Guide Dogs on May 25
The Wingham Walk for Guide Dogs will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m.
A Gosling’s Journey: Local girl reunites family of geese after rescuing egg
LISTOWEL – For 11 years the same pair of geese have returned to a pond near the home of…
Adam Cousins is back for another summer full of music across Ontario
LISTOWEL – It’s power on and energy turned up all the way for local musician Adam Cousins. With…
Walkerton senior cards
WALKERTON - Local seniors enjoyed euchre on Wednesday, May 14 at the Walkerton Library.
Lace up your shoes in support of people living with dementia in the community
HURON-PERTH - Alzheimer Society Huron Perth is once again hosting the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, which takes place on May 24, 2025.
Cargill Community Foundation announces $40,000 in spring 2025 disbursements
CARGILL - The Cargill Community Foundation recently announced it’s 2025 spring disbursements.
Moffat updates council on status of capital projects
As part of his reports regarding activities of the public works department and the water and wastewater services for the municipality, Manager of Operations Stu Moffat updated South Bruce Council on capital spending so far this year.
