A retired hydrogeology geoscientist from Wingham is the newest member of a committee working to protect drinking water sources in the Maitland Valley and Ausable Bayfield areas.
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Howick U11 Green remain undefeated
The Howick U11 Green squad pushed its undefeated streak further with road wins against the Mitchell Meteors on March 8, by a score of 2-1, and the Drayton Defenders White team on March 9, 3-1.
Country Christmas benefits food banks
Cheque presentations of money raised through Formosa Country Christmas were recently made to three local food banks.
Telephone and internet-based voting authorized for 2026 municipal election
At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.
Bruce Power in strong position in face of ongoing tariff threats
Bruce Power’s Director of Community, Media Relations and Economic Development John Peevers said Bruce Power is in a strong position regarding onoging tariff threats from the United States and resulting countermeasures.
Weather takes toll on SBGHC
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), like everything else in the area, has been affected by recent severe weather.
Walkerton business broken into
Police are looking for two suspects accused of breaking into a business property along Durham St. East, Walkerton, on March 2, just after midnight.
Local businesses, municipality talk tariff tremors shaking up the nation
The potential impact of threatened US tariffs on Canadian goods will affect businesses on both sides of the border.
Memories – good and bad
My dementia is slowly progressing in my brain. There seems to be continuous announcements with potential solutions to help those diagnosed with one of the many dementias.
Mustangs to play double, triple-headers as playoff schedule released
HOWICK - Teams under the Upper Maitland Mustangs banner continued playoff efforts over the past week and look forward to a number of double and triple-header events for the squads.
OPP lays 151 charges across province in child exploitation investigation
OTTAWA - The OPP’s national, coordinated effort against online exploitation of children, titled Project Steel, has announced an assortment of charges and results in a police report on Mar. 5.
Local ambassadors represent Perth, Huron at Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention
TORONTO - The District 8 Ambassadors representing the sevens fairs in Perth and Huron Counties are pictured together at the recent Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies convention in Toronto.
Council authorizes telephone and internet-based voting for 2026 municipal election
HOWICK - At its Feb. 25 meeting, council here authorized the use of telephone and internet-based voting for the upcoming 2026 municipal election.
Unemployment rate climbs in region, data from February states
WALKERTON - In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased 0.2 percentage points to six per cent after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate remained unchanged this month at 7.2%, both unad
OFA urges local residents to support Ontario producers through ‘tumultuous’ times and political uncertainty
GUELPH - The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraging consumers across the province to support local farmers facing difficult times due to political uncertainty.
