HOWICK - Council here has been in the process of updating the Howick landfill, moving to a front-end receiving area, and a new weigh scale is next on the list for improvements.
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Take precautions during hot, humid conditions
HURON/PERTH - With temperatures soaring over the past week, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) encourages residents to be prepared and to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Huron Hospice’s annual butterfly release Aug. 14, deadline to purchase approaching
HURON COUNTY - Huron Hospice invites the community to take part in their 9th annual butterfly release, happening Aug. 24 in the gardens at Bender House. Butterflies must be ordered by Aug. 15, so families are encouraged not to delay their orders.
Walk for Wenjack series begins Aug. 14
BRUCE COUNTY - The 2025 Walk for Wenjack series begins on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Cape Croker Park in Neyaashiinigmiing. Community members are invited to gather at the Arbour at 1 p.m. for a meaningful walk in reflection and solidarity.
Lippert Family $5,000 donation for X-Ray Suite
Carman and Gail Lippert, present on behalf of the Lippert Family, $5,000 donation.
Ontario government invests over $39m in Huron-Bruce municipalities for housing
The Ontario government has invested $39,448,926 in municipalities across Huron and Bruce Counties to enable residential development.
Huron Chamber of Commerce says skills development funding comes at ‘critical time’ for local employers
HURON COUNTY - The Ontario government launch of the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, comes at a critical time for employers here, says the Huron County Chamber of Commerce.
IPM Committee aiming for 200,000 attendance in 2026
Gord Lang, chairman of the 2026 Bruce County International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo, alongside Committee Member Andy Dales, visited South Bruce Council last week to advise them of the details of the upcoming match.
North Huron hosting open house Aug. 25
WINGHAM - North Huron Council is hosting its annual community open house on Aug. 25 at the Wingham Columbus Centre.
SVCA announces real-time water monitoring data now available online to municipalities and the public
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced in a press release that real-time data from its hydrometric monitoring network is now available online through the Collaborative Water Data Viewer (CWDV).
Thresher’s association criticizes proposed Blyth daycare location
WINGHAM - During North Huron Council’s regular meeting on Aug. 11, council discussed at length a letter received from the Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association Inc. regarding the proposed Blyth daycare location.
Walkerton Seniors cards results
WALKERTON - Euchre scores at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
No bull – it’s a great view from here
Anyone in attendance at the recent Holmdale Rodeo in Brockton might have noticed some spectators taking in the action from the unusual vantage point shown in the photo.
Sunflower season brightens the fields
Blooming sunflowers can be seen in fields around the region these days.
Dallas Smith’s Unplugged tour coming to Wingham theatre
WINGHAM - Platinum-selling country artist Dallas Smith and His Band is set to bring his One Night Only (Unplugged) tour to Wingham on Nov. 30. Known for his powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, Smith will strip things back for an intimate performance in handpicked theatres...
