STRATFORD - A first-quarter report on the Provincial Offences Court Services Office shows decreased monthly caseload, but increased charges filed and fines collected.
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North Perth Mayor uses Strong Mayor Powers to issue housing opportunity scan directive
NORTH PERTH - Mayor Todd Kasenberg has issued a mayoral directive under the municipality’s strong mayor powers, directing staff to undertake a North Perth Housing Acceleration Opportunity Scan aimed at identifying practical opportunities to increase housing supply – including housing that would be c
Museum and Cultural Centre celebrates Pride Month with Museums are a Drag!
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presentsing Museums are a Drag! An Evening of Drag show on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. as part of its Pride Month celebrations.
South Bruce reviews conservation deal, waste governance update
TEESWATER - South Bruce council is preparing to renew a watershed services agreement, monitor governance changes to its waste management system and stay engaged in nuclear host community discussions, according to an administrative update presented at the May 26 council meeting.
Artist Colleen Yenssen pictured with paintings from her Secrets exhibit
Artist Colleen Yenssen with paintings from her Secrets exhibit.
Annual Mildmay quilt show sees increased turnout
MILDMAY - The New Millennium Quilters’ Guild returned to the Mildmay-Carrick Recreational Complex with its quadrennial quilt show, drawing strong attendance and praise from attendees and participants alike.
Share the road and watch out for kids
A couple of years ago, it was roller-blades. Before that, it was skateboards. From time to time, there have been issues with bicycles, and sometimes golf carts and ATVs.
Perth County Council approves subdivision extending Woodview Drive, Atwood
STRATFORD - An application for a draft plan of subdivision was narrowly passed by Perth County Council last week.
‘A dynamic, growing and profitable dairy sector is good for Ontario’ – Greg Dietrich, OFA Zone 2 Director
GREY-BRUCE - Earlier this year, the Grey County and Bruce County Federations of Agriculture organized and sponsored their annual Politicians’ Meeting at the Elmwood Community Centre.
Things to do locally on summer break
It is the second week of June and summer seems suddenly upon us.
Feedback requested for Listowel’s west end development plans
LISTOWEL - An open house will be hosted on June 17 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex to collect input from residents about two development options for Listowel’s west end.
Stratford school celebrates May Day, elects May Queen
The Stratford Normal School was a staple in Perth County’s educational landscape from the time it opened in 1908. Students from across southwestern Ontario attended the school to pursue their teacher training and begin careers in education.
Hanover and District Hospital Foundation received $2,000 from the Hanover Legion Ladies Auxillary
The Hanover Legion Ladies Auxiliary 130 recently presented the Hanover and District Hospital Foundation with a $2,000 contribution towards their fluoroscopy unit campaign.
Traffic stop of ATV leads to multiple charges
WINGHAM - Huron County OPP has charged a Wingham resident with several offences following a traffic stop on June 3, a press release confirms.
Nuclear Innovation Institute CEO: ‘A rural region can shape national policy’
WALKERTON - Jessica Linthorne, president and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) presented the 2025 annual report to Bruce County Council on June 4.
