Last week, just a day prior to holding its own mock election, the student body at F.E. Madill School had a chance to get to know the candidates for Huron-Bruce for the federal election.
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County hosts hazardous waste event
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, May 3 at the Southampton Works Yard from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brockton in good shape regarding water and wastewater
BROCKTON - Scott Gowan, project manager, presented the Veolia Water Canada Inc. 2024 annual water and wastewater report to Brockton council on April 22.
Local medical first responders participate in St. John Ambulance zone first aid competition
HANOVER - The regional St. John Ambulance headquarters in Hanover hosted the 2025 zone first aid competition on Saturday, April 26.
Ground broken on Listowel Gardens residential development
On April 24, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new Listowel Gardens apartments and shops, located at the town’s southwest end – a step forward in addressing housing needs in North Perth.
Hike for Saugeen Hospice happening May 4 in area five locations
MILDMAY - Mildmay is among the locations set for the annual Hike for Saugeen Hospice on Sunday, May 4.
New long-term care director
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Kussmann as the new director of long-term care and senior services, effective May 26.
Christine’s Clothes Closet holds annual fashion show fundraiser
Christine’s Clothes Closet held its biannual fundraiser fashion show on April 22 at the Wingham Columbus Centre, with 180 people attending.
Alex Ruff re-elected as MP
TARA - In the riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Conservative incumbent Alex Ruff will be returning to Parliament, along with colleague Ben Lobb in Huron-Bruce.
Peabody: Site visit to court building brings positive results
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody commented Tuesday on two items coming up at the May 1 meeting of Bruce County council.
South Bruce Council votes to proceed with report, minor roof repairs
South Bruce Council has directed staff to proceed with investigations into repairs of the roofs of the Teeswater Culross Community Centre (TCCC) and the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex (MCRC).
Strong mayor powers discussed by Brockton council
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody continues to acknowledge strong mayor powers could be a useful tool in dealing with red tape that interferes with construction of new homes.
Belmore Homecoming set for June 20-22
In Belmore, “The Hamlet with Heart,” plans for Homecoming 2025 are progressing really well.
Ironmen celebrate the 2024-25 season
The Wingham Ironmen had their year-end banquet on April 12. The team celebrated the 2024-25 year, and several player received awards.
Huron County EMS, OPP, Fire join for second mass casualty training
Huron County EMS, OPP and firefighters joined forces for the second mass casualty training event in a training exercise that began last summer, with several local first responders working together in a simulated multi-vehicle incidentt with multiple people trapped in a school bus; others ejected fro
