The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host local artist Brenda Korell. She has put together a special series called ‘Like a Culture Quilt” in celebration of International Women’s Day.
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Dean Leifso to chair joint council meeting on airport
A joint meeting of the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Elmwood Community Centre, to discuss the Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Immediate repairs needed to Durham Street bridge, whatever the final option
The much-anticipated final report of the third-party review on the Durham Street bridge project came before Bruce County council on March 7.
IPM 2026 begins to take shape during volunteer meeting
BRUCE COUNTY – The decision to change the March 8 meeting for International Plowing Match and…
Fraud Prevention Month: The target is still your bank account
March is Fraud Prevention Month. This year’s theme is, appropriately enough, “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now.”
Listowel Thunder travel team back on the court for 2024
After a few years of hiatus mostly associated with the pandemic, the North Perth junior basketball program marked its return in 2022-23. It took an additional year to get the Grade 7-8 travel team back on the court, but the Listowel Thunder is back in the mix this spring and performing well on the H
February unemployment rate decreases to 4.5 per cent
In February, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 4.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by a 0.3 percentage point to 6.1 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Madill blanks Oakridge to capture WOSSAA ‘A-AA’ championship
The F.E. Madill Mustangs were the top team in the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ hockey loop in 2023-24, and now the squad has also laid claim to best ‘A-AA’ high school outfit in the region, after winning the Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) championship last week.
Britton native invited to national CFL Combine
Luke Brubacher’s football journey hasn’t been particularly long, but it already has been plenty eventful.
Celebrate maple season April 6-7 during Maple Weekend
Maple syrup season is well underway for 2024 and producers are excited to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the eighth annual Maple Weekend, April 6-7.
County says ‘no’ to reduced speed limit in Kurtzville
Last fall, the Municipality of North Perth pleaded to Perth County to reduce speed limits in Kurtzville and increase traffic calming elements.
Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling
With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Howick updates procedural bylaw, embarks on new strategic plan development
Council updated its procedural bylaw to streamline meetings and reduce the use of paper at the Feb. 20 meeting.
Ironmen fall to Bulldogs in Game 7 of opening playoff round
The Wingham Ironmen pushed the third-seeded Kincardine Bulldogs to the limit in their PJHL Pollock Division quarter-final series, but in the end couldn’t complete the rally in Game 7 on Sunday night.
County passes 2024 municipal budget with 5.54% levy increase
The County of Huron council passed its annual municipal budget on March 6, totalling $52,826,607, resulting in a 5.54 per cent levy increase for 2024.
