You may have noticed a stream of creative policy pronouncements emanating from the provincial government of late: statutory holiday shopping, legalizing pepper spray, making public parks BYOB zones, to name a few.
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Bruce and Grey Federations of Agriculture host Politicians Day in Elmwood
ELMWOOD – Bruce and Grey municipal, provincial and federal leaders joined Federation of agriculture representatives for an open conversation on what matters to the people who – literally – feed the engine that runs this province and country.
Beware the Ides of March, and stay away from the water
The lyrics of a 1950s country song recorded by Johnny Cash in 1958 say, “If the Good Lord’s Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise.”
Farmers, conservationists debate the details during Perth County’s forestry bylaw review
MITCHELL - Sixty-six per cent of this province has forest cover, however, the majority of that is in the boreal forest, which is north of Huntsville to Perry Sound, not in southern Ontario. More locally, Essex County has 3% forest cover, and Chatham-Kent County sits a bit higher at 3.2%. Huron Count
North Perth Council names north-east development Moore Innovation Park
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council considered two names for the industrial lands to be developed north-east of Listowel as well as selecting the names of the streets within. This development is located beside the residential subdivision Countryside Meadows.
When war meets prophecy
Growing up in the ‘60s and ‘70s, I lived near an air-raid siren, remnants of a past where fear hovered over daily life.
In Photos: 2026 Paddyfest Mini Stick Tournament
LISTOWEL - This year, the annual Paddyfest Mini Stick Tournament fell on St. Patrick’s Day itself.
Gateway Casinos chooses Hanover & District Hospital Foundation as February ‘Charity of Choice’
The Hanover & District Hospital Foundation thanks Gateway Casinos for selecting HDHF as their Charity of Choice for the month of February.
BRUCE COUNTY – A new Homelessness and Encampment Response Protocol will guide how to respond to homelessness and encampments across Bruce County. Collaboratively designed by Bruce County, local municipalities, emergency services and community partners, the protocol establishes a coordinated approach.
GREY/BRUCE - With spring’s arrival, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is encouraging anyone with a private well to test their drinking water by taking advantage of Public Health Ontario’s complimentary testing service.
Perth County Paramedic Chief discusses benefits of purchasing four ambulances by tender
STRATFORD - Every seven years, Perth County Paramedics Services replaces its ambulances.
Jesse Garth comes to Listowel for Circus Arts Show
LISTOWEL - With tickets sold out, the community room at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel was full on March 18 for the Circus Arts Show with Jesse Garth.
OPP searching for vehicle of interest in Listowel; arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle and person of interest in relation to a collision that occurred Mar. 19, around 5:30 p.m.
Bruce County, community partners introduce Homelessness and Encampment Response Protocol
BRUCE COUNTY - A new Homelessness and Encampment Response Protocol will guide how to respond to homelessness and encampments across Bruce County. Collaboratively designed by Bruce County, local municipalities, emergency services and community partners, the protocol establishes a coordinated approach
Formosa Country Christmas donates $5,000 to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation
Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) recently donated $5,000 to the Walkerton Hospital Foundation.
U11 Cyclones win championship at 2026 Gord Hymers Tournament
LISTOWEL - The U11 Listowel Cyclones entered the March break competing in the 59th annual Gord Hymers Tournament where they delivered a standout performance skating to an undefeated record and capturing the championship.
