TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.
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Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden
WALKERTON – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
Huron United drop points in TMSL matches
An underwhelming performance saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.
SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization
FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.
Helmets for Life program returns for 11th year, promotes concussion awareness
LISTOWEL – An annual program that has helped equip many young skaters and hockey players with free protective gear is returning for its 11th year this September.
$100,000 lottery ticket remains unclaimed
Less than a week remains to claim a $100,000 ENCORE prize from the Wednesday, August 6, 2025 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning selection was 2, 7, 9, 9, 4, 9, 4, and the winning ticket was sold in Stratford.
LWHA emergency departments deliver care to over 25,000 Patients
The Emergency Departments at Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital provided care through more than 25,000 patient visits in 2025/26, while maintaining generally stable wait times throughout the year.
Celebrate 75 years one step at a time with Maitland Conservation’s 75-minute challenge
WROXETER – The challenge is simple: spend 75 minutes exploring a Maitland Conservation property and submit an entry for a chance to win one of three outdoor prize packages.
Kadylack Sunflower Farm open daily
NORTH PERTH – Kadylack Sunflower Farm has once again opened its doors for the public to explore its sprawling 26 acres of sunflowers in bloom.
Junior Legionnaires take win over Mitchell Astros
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Junior Legionnaires were back at the John Bell Diamond on July 31 to go against the Mitchell Astros. The team came out with a successful 12-2 victory.
Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June
Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents.
North Perth to manage sale, inventory of Wallace History Books
LISTOWEL – For the last decade, volunteers have been developing the Wallace History Book; however, they have come to realize they are better suited to the development rather than distribution.
Warden calls for increased federal, provincial support for homelessness
WALKERTON – Ian Hanney, the county’s new director of human services, presented a report on the provincial 2026-2027 housing and homelessness program funding, at the July meeting of Bruce County council.
North Perth lobbies for permanent infrastructure funding commitment
LISTOWEL – The province of Ontario committed to doubling the amount of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for a five-year period in 2020, ending after 2026.
Howick approves up to 3,000 to repair Kubota utility mower
HOWICK – Council here has approved up to $3,000 from the recreation reserve to repair a Kubota utility mower after it sustained significant mechanical damage during routine maintenance.
