The provincial government has replaced its previous Rural Economic Development Program, commonly referred to as RED funding, with a new program with a similar acronym - the Rural Ontario Development Program.
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Story of local radio station to appear on stage at Blyth
Stories of entrepreneurship, love, perseverance, strength and history will be highlighted on stage during the 51st season of the Blyth Festival Theatre.
Ontario voters face a ‘perfect storm’
Politically speaking, we are facing a perfect storm. Remember the movie about three weather fronts that converged and wreaked havoc?
Report recommends reconstruction of Bannerman Bridge this year
At an estimated cost of $1.1 million, the South Bruce bridge inspection report recommends the replacement of the bridge on concession 14, named the Bannerman Bridge this year.
Police seeking suspect in fuel theft in Listowel; snowmobile collisions in Perth
LISTOWEL – Police are investigating the theft of fuel from a local gas station in Listowel. On…
Welcome to the Mustang Messenger
At FE Madill Secondary School, the newspaper club, filled with students from all grades, meets regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community. This is their student newspaper!
State-of-the-art training centre planned in Walkerton by LiUNA Local 1059
LiUNA Local 1059 has purchased 4.2 acres of land in the north-east corner of the East Ridge business park to construct a state-of-the-art training facility to address the local need for skilled trades.
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs program visit Wingham
The friends visited as part of a Tanner Steffler Foundation initative.
Right Time –Wrong Election
There is no doubt that the good people of Perth Wellington, Huron-Bruce, and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound deserve an election right now. The fact that it is provincial instead of federal speaks volumes to the deficit of character currently on display from our political class.
A series of elitist events at Perth County Council
Did anyone else read the book series titled A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler under the pen name Lemony Snicket?
South Bruce Recreation and Facilities propose their year in projects
At their first budget meeting of 2025, council here heard from the Recreation and Facilities Department as they presented their proposed draft 2025 capital budget, outlining specific initiatives and needs the night of Jan. 21.
Musician from Milverton the latest local to represent country music on international stage
Janna Leduc is no stranger to the highly competitive, hustle and grind of a career musician. She’s made her mark – her name dotting the line-ups of shows, tours and festivals throughout Perth and Huron Counties, Ontario, Canada and the wider world in previous years.
Planning underway for CKNX centennial anniversary
The Wingham & Area Historical Society (WAHS) is undertaking a unique project for the 100th anniversary of CKNX.
South Bruce considers $20 million capital budget proposal
On Jan. 21, council here began hearing from the heads of multiple departments, who presented their needs and recommended projects for 2025 in order to maintain assets and eventually, approve where the various budgets land.
County budget talks highlight capital needs, personnel challenges
Huron County officials are grappling with a proposed 8.39 per cent increase in the 2025 municipal budget, driven by several factors, including aging infrastructure and rising personnel costs.
