The Ontario Plowman’s Association and the Bruce County Plowing Association have announced the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM) will be hosted by Lang Farms near Walkerton.
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IPM 2026 to be held at Lang Farms; committee issues first call for volunteers
The Ontario Plowman’s Association and the Bruce County Plowing Association have announced the International Plowing Match (IPM) will be hosted by Lang Farms in 2026 - Sept. 22-26.
Amanda Keeles brings country music tour to Wingham Town Hall
Amanda Keeles brought her Can’t Stop Me Now tour to Wingham Town Hall Theatre on June 8.
Law Enforcement Torch Run a success in Huron County
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was held in Huron County on June 5.
Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding from Howick Township for new benches, garbage bins
HOWICK – Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.
Animal rescuer gets the gift of hearing
When Robert (RJ) Schleich walked into Harmony Hearing on Josephine Street in Wingham, he didn’t know why they were making this pitstop. His loving wife Heather, who created a ruse to get him to town that day, had been planning this visit for a while.
Council votes to maintain NPFD on-call weekend requirements
Council opted for the status quo for North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) on-call weekend requirements, despite roughly 43 per cent of the firefighters surveyed prefering reduced requirements. According to a report presented to council on June 3, approximately 57 per cent of North Perth firefighters w
The iris is Stratford’s civic flower
As most know, Ontario’s official flower is the white trillium. Found in the forests and woodlands…
Bruce County Public Library receives Dementia-Friendly designation
Did you know that more than 730,000 people in Canada are living with dementia, a general word for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain?
Staff pressures continue at local hospitals
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors heard during various reports at the June 5 meeting that staffing pressures continue at all SBGHC sites.
Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn
Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.
Local resolution endorsed for alPHa annual meeting
A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.
Flyover tribute to Andrew McKeever planned for Decoration Day
LISTOWEL – Decoration Day services in Listowel will this year will feature a flyover tribute to…
Legionnaires celebrate Listowel Minor Ball Day
LISTOWEL – June 8 was Listowel Minor Ball Day (LMBA Day) at the John Bell Baseball Diamond.
Bluewater District School Board announces 2024-2025 administrative placements
Bluewater District School Board has announced administrative placements effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
