Lisa Thompson was recently sworn in as a Member of the 44th Ontario Provincial Parliament for the riding of Huron-Bruce, and was reappointed by Premier Doug Ford to serve as the Minister of Rural Affairs of Ontario.
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Morris-Turnberry allocates extra 2024 funds to reserve for future staffing needs
At its March 18 meeting, council here heard a report summing up the 2024 year in financial terms, with Treasurer Sean Brophy recommending what council should do with its surplus funds.
Unemployment rate climbs in region
In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months.
Battle of the Badges hockey game on Saturday
The North Huron Fire Department (NHFD) and the Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are gearing up for a charity hockey game on Saturday, March 29 at the Wescast Community Complex.
F.E. Madill co-op student explores career in firefighting
Sara Whitehead’s eyes are pointed skyward as she plans for her future. The F.E. Madill Grade 12 student dreams of learning to fly a helicopter so that one day, she can help fight forest fires up north.
Break-in causes extensive damage; OPP host women in policing event
Police were called on March 17 with a reported break-in to a series of units at an event property on Walter Street, Lucknow.
Huron County Chamber of Commerce named to national top 10 list
The Huron County Chamber of Commerce, according to the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada, is one of the fastest-growing chambers across the country.
Impaired driver charged in Morris-Turnberry; OPP warns of ransomware attacks
Huron County OPP has charged a Morris-Turnberry resident with criminal driving offences following an investigation on March 10, a police report indicates.
WAHS explores history of British Home Children in Huron County
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, over 100,000 British children were sent across the Atlantic to Canada in an astonishing migration movement that continued into the 1940s and profoundly impacted many families and communities.
How to stay safe on farms
Staying safe at work is always important. That’s especially true on Ontario’s farms, which aren’t just a workplace, it’s also where those of us who farm live and raise our families.
Spring has sprung at Bruce Libraries
What a winter! And now that spring has sprung, we are working hard planning for summer. But first, our April calendar is packed, and we are excited to bring you more fun events.
Artificial Intelligence is coming to healthcare
Yesterday, I had an appointment with my oncologist (cancer). The purpose was (I think) to bring me up to date with my progress in fighting melanomas (the trigger for re-emergence of my DM).
Artisans brave weather for craft show at Mildmay complex
the Spring Craft and Vendor event at the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex happened over the weekend.
Owen Riegling part of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields 2025 artist lineup
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, presented by Montgomery Ford, has revealed the artist lineup for its 17th annual edition, running Aug. 21-23 at the town’s Graceland Event Grounds.
The beauty of creativity and art is in the (flawed) details
In my wild and crazy youth, I was a big fan of concert bootlegs. Don’t get me wrong, as someone who works in a creative industry, I know the dangers of these unlicensed releases as it impacts the bottom line of the people captured – but if there isn’t going to be an official release...
