LISTOWEL – The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2026-27 Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) season with their first pre-season game against the Ayr Centennials on Aug. 23, winning 6-3.
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Tentative agreement reached for school bus contract negotiations
BRUCE COUNTY – Families across Grey-Bruce, weeks before school was set to start, have been told a contract has been reached regarding bus services for students.
Howick approves drainage improvements
HOWICK – Council here heard from its drainage superintendent regarding the tender awarded for the Merkley Municipal Drain, and granted approval for improvements to Municipal Drain #10.
Howick amends fees, charges
HOWICK – Council here approved enactment of a bylaw to amend schedules B, G and H of the Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw, which came into effect at the time of passing.
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day
WALKERTON - On Aug. 12, the day before Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day, the store was visited by several DQ executives.
U13 Elma Avengers win silver medal at provincial championships
BRACEBRIDGE – Coaches say The U13 Elma Avengers delivered a strong showing at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association provincial championships, highlighted by dominant pitching, disciplined offense, and fantastic defense across all five games.
North Perth resident arrested with three stolen vehicles, property linked to break and enter
NORTH PERTH – One person has been charged with multiple offences following the execution of a residential search warrant at a property on Perth Road 178, near the border of Huron County.
Council directs staff to limit Line Fences Act in urban North Perth
LISTOWEL – The Line Fences Act provides a framework for the resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties.
NPFD applies for funding for decontamination trailer
LISTOWEL – A decontamination trailer with a washroom and shower will further reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens and other contaminants.
‘Ride the Midwest’ raises $5,175 for Wingham hospital foundation
WINGHAM – Bradley Burton of Seaforth recently completed a four-day bicycle ride to support the…
Bruce County, SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting
WALKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.
Council approves Mildmay-Carrick complex roof repair
TEESWATER – South Bruce council has approved a $59,408 roof repair for the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Centre, choosing to fix an active leak while waiting to learn whether provincial funding will help pay for a larger roof replacement in the future.
Brockton plans to finish summer on a musical note with Music in the Park
WALKERTON – Music in the Park features an Open Mic event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Market Garden in Walkerton on Aug. 29.
OPP report increased violent crime, reductions in property crime, fraud
MONKTON – Violent crime has increased in Perth County in July, while police continued to see reductions in property crime, fraud and injury collisions.
Where do candidates stand on data centres
To the Editor: As Bruce County’s municipal election approaches, candidates should be asked to state clearly where they stand on large-scale data-centre development.
