One item on the Feb. 20 agenda of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors was the Operational Plan, which listed operational tasks for each department, along with target completion dates.
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Self admiring cardinal
Most snowy winter mornings you can find this busy female cardinal landing on her cushiony throne of…
The Lounge Cafe – not just a cafe, not just a lounge, a vibe
Newly opened hot spot serves up the experience of premium coffee and espresso, topped with live entertainment and events - day and night
Measles case reported in Huron-Perth region
PERTH COUNTY - Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting a case of measles in a local resident. This is the first laboratory confirmation of measles infection in Huron and Perth Counties, states a Feb. 28 press release.
Thompson elected in Huron-Bruce
The results of the 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Huron-Bruce has elected Lisa…
Rae re-elected in Perth-Wellington
The 2025 Ontario election race in the riding of Perth-Wellington has come to an end, with Matthew Rae of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario being elected.
Candidates push for prioritization of health care funding at Walkerton meeting as local MP Lisa Thompson declines to attend
Provincial candidates running in the Huron-Bruce riding gathered at the Jubilee Hall in Walkerton on Feb. 19 for what turned out to be an unanswered assault on the current healthcare status quo by opposition candidates, who also offered their visions for the future of healthcare in Ontario.
OPP, snowmobile, snow plow collide in area
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision involving a police vehicle north of Wingham, a police news release states.
The Mustang Messenger – Feb. 27. 2025 issue
The Mustang Messenger is part of F.E. Madill Secondary School’s newspaper club, and is filled with students from all grades who meet regularly to actively cover the latest news and events within their school community.
North Huron prepares for recycling program transition
Beginning Apr. 1, industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sources will no longer be eligible for the municipal recycling program and will need to pay a fee to collect their recycling.
County explores option to fund bridge repair
Menesetung Bridge Association board member Donna Appavoo attended Huron County Council on Feb. 19 to inform members of upcoming rehabilitation work on the bridge, which will require it to be closed for most of the tourist season.
Good news – my melanoma cancer is eliminated
Three years ago (2021) surgeons removed two large melanomas (6.3 centimetres and 1.9 cm) from my left armpit area. Remaining were three small melanomas in my lungs.
Western wardens group backs province, feds
The vice-chair of the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus recently issued a statement on the threat of US tariffs on Canadian goods.
Midwestern Newspapers nominated for 19 awards
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 19 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2024 Better Newspapers Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Summer Company program accepting applications
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Summer Company program here.
