The Belgrave Playground Project Committee is gearing up for the launch of their summer fundraising push with the announcement of “Kickoff to Summer,” a two-day event full of food, fun and community.
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Hayloft Music Festival receives $55,000 as part of Experience Ontario 2026
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington, announced that six local tourism operators will receive a total of $365,000 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program.
Apology issued after horticultural society, Cruickshank family left out of Munro garden decision
The future of Wingham’s Alice Munro Literary Garden is back on the table after an emotional meeting of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society and an apology from North Huron’s chief administrative officer for how the relocation plan was handled.
Sexual assault culture in hockey: TSN Journalist Rick Westhead speaks on world juniors trial, misconduct in Canadian sports
Panelists spoke to a culture of elitism in hockey; players becoming alphas in their communities. When they enter a locker room, they’re told “those are your brothers,” and essentially, there are “no consequences,” as Westhead worded it.
Local Lion receives Helping Hand Award for Ukraine relief event
Monkton Lion Rama Shtovba received the Helping Hands Award from the Lions International Foundation on May 13.
Do they really not make things like they used to?
Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…
Hepatitis B vaccine likely to shift from Grade 7 to first year of life
Four resolutions from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) were submitted to the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health for consideration at its last meeting.
South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend
TEESWATER - A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council meeting.
South Bruce wraps up Adam Street project as Teeswater water tower nears major milestone
TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce has completed a multi-year reconstruction project on Adam Street, while work continues on the new water tower in Teeswater that is expected to be operational by late September.
Beard explains edicts passed down from government to authorities
Conservation General Manager Phil Beard provided an impromptu update to Morris-Turnberry Council on the ongoing conservation authority merger being pursued by the provincial government.
South Bruce finalizes election procedures, urges voters to confirm registration ahead of 2026 vote
SOUTH BRUCE - Preparations for the 2026 municipal and school board elections are underway with election procedures finalized, voter outreach in progress and the nomination period now open, according to a May update from the municipality’s clerk.
No Stone Left Alone ceremonies honour more than 90 veterans in Culross-Teeswater and Smith cemeteries
TEESWATER - Community members gathered at two local cemeteries on May 14 to take part in No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) ceremonies.
Knox Presbyterian Church to host Canadian Staff Songsters for upcoming concert
LISTOWEL – Getting to meet people where they are is often when opportunity finds you. The…
Victoria Day after the passing of Queen Victoria
Victoria Day was established in 1845 as a special event for everyone to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday - which was May 24, 1819.
Annual Triumph Triathalon set for Aug. 3 in Gorrie; registration open
As summer approaches, many families are looking for activities that encourage kids to stay active, try something new, and build confidence.
