Huron County Council has directed staff to start using drone-based early detection system for giant hogweed, a noxious, invasive plant species.
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County council goes against recommendation, approves large severance
Because of some unique situations surrounding the land, Huron County Council went against the recommendations of staff, instead crafting a severance with aspects from a special interest group and the host municipality.
Spreadsheet guys don’t run communities
Dear Editor: The recent musings coming from the provincial government and their spreadsheet bean counters should be a wake-up call here in rural Ontario. But have you ever noticed how the “cult of efficiency” always looks really efficient on paper?
CIBC Run for the Cure returns to Listowel on Oct. 5
LISTOWEL - CIBC Run for the Cure, an annual fundraising event returns to Listowel’s Memorial Park on Oct. 5., beginning at 11 a.m.
Solicitor General checks out Walkerton jail during recent visit
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody updated council during the Sept. 9 meeting on the recent visit by Ontario’s Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner.
Elma Express U13 team undefeated champions at Mitchell Fall Classic Fastball Tournament
MITCHELL - The Elma Express U13 team were the undefeated champions at the Mitchell Fall Classic Fastball Tournament this past weekend.
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club announces winners of Sept. 13 tournament
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club held another tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Bruce County Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting the community to join in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with programs running through September and October.
August unemployment rate increases to 4.9%
WALKERTON - In August, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.8 percentage points to 4.9%.
Hanover resident charged after area bridge damaged in collision
BROCKTON - A 48-year-old Hanover resident has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident following a Sept. 12 incident.
South Bruce Council delays budget to bypass strong mayor powers
To skirt the implications of strong mayor powers rolled out to smaller municipalities by the provincial government earlier this year, South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz has decided he will not prepare a “mayor’s budget” next year.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 18 Turnbacks
From Sept. 14, 1988
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises remarkable amount
Picture-perfect weather on Sept. 14 brought out 30 runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.
Owen Riegling picks up two awards at 2025 CCMA’s
KELOWNA - The 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards were hosted in Kelowna, British Columbia this year as part of Country Music Week.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes new orthopedic surgeon, expands local services
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) recently announced the addition of Dr. Hany Asham, an orthopedic surgeon now practising at both Wingham and Listowel hospitals.
