WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody still hasn’t heard anything from the owner of the dam in Pinkerton, about a plan to repair the damaged structure.
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Brockton councillor calls court security shortfall ‘unwarranted and unfair’
BROCKTON - For the first time in years, the Municipality of Brockton is not facing a hefty bill to cover court security and prisoner transportation costs, thanks to Bruce County agreeing to cover the entire $365,278 portion of costs not paid by the province.
Sing! this Spring – a celebration of song
CARGILL - Sing! this Spring 2026! was definitely something new. It was the first time the Sing! Show Chorus put on their spring show at Cargill Community Centre.
Roots of Bruce gives students hands-on introduction to agriculture
WALKERTON – For 29 years, with a bit of a gap during COVID, students in the Bruce and Grey county area have been getting an unforgettable, hands-on lesson about agriculture, courtesy of community volunteers from the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Rotary Club, commodity groups, farmers, and many oth
United Way celebrates the spirit of community with another record-breaking year
The fundraising total included $2.56 million raised through the annual campaign, as well as $2.27 million secured for United Housing through a mix of donations, community bonds, grants and low-interest municipal loans.
Huron OPP report increase in winter charges
Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only.
OPP lay 168 seatbelt charges during campaign
OPP officers with West Region’s 13 detachments laid 168 charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign, a police report confirms.
Shipwrecks of Bruce County: Storm smashes “Kaloolah” at Southampton
The sidewheeler Kaloolah was one of the most famous steamers of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Huron Immigration Partnership supports international food event
A one-night celebration of food and culture will bring flavours from around the world to Clinton’s arena on Saturday, April 25.
Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams
The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.
Council considering election bylaws before nominations
As the municipality and Huron County prepare for municipal elections, council here is doing house-keeping by directing staff to return a bylaw for consideration, which outlines election sign regulations.
Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%
WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.
Community gathers in silence for injured student
Under a canopy of trees at Cruickshank Park, many North Huron residents stood in a prayerful silence Tuesday night, April 14, seeking to wrap the family of a local student in love following a tragedy that has shaken the town to its core.
Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham
A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to gather feedback on a rezoning request to renovate the historic Masonic Lodge into accessible housing units, adding to the town’s housing stock while re-purposing a building that sees dwindling use.
Members of Listowel Memorial Hospital welcome volunteers
Recently the members of the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomed their volunteers to the April meeting.
