Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said in an interview Tuesday, prior to the meeting of Brockton council, that he wants to make sure all possibilities are looked at before the county makes a final decision on how it will proceed with replacement of the Durham Street bridge acros
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Huron Fringe Birding Festival visits Greenock Swamp
Kate Monk (Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority) and Shannon Wood (Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association), led a group from the Huron Fringe Birding Festival (McGregor Provincial Park), to the Greenock Swamp this past week. Individuals were from all over Southern Ontario. Here, the b
‘Reunion Two… I do! I do!’ a triumph for County Towne Players
What do you get when you take an artfully-crafted script and delightful characters, and spice it up with witty localisms and some really unexpected plot twists? Great entertainment!
Residents upset by use of kill traps in River Bend Park
Bobbi Schmidt and her mother Brenda Sharpe were alarmed when they heard that kill traps had been set in River Bend Park on the long weekend to get rid of a beaver.
Two Bruce County paramedics presented with service medals
Bruce County paramedics Gloria Bowes and Judy Brookshaw should have been awarded their Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals in 2020; the COVID-19 pandemic meant the medals were delayed and the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs annual awards banquet for the pas
Walkerton business community fights back against planned detour during bridge replacement project
Eighteen months or more of having the east part of Walkerton cut off from the rest of town and the busiest traffic route in Bruce County closed down, would damage many of the town’s small businesses beyond recovery.
Hanover man charged, stolen vehicle recovered in Mapleton Township
A Hanover man is facing several charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, following an incident in Mapleton Township on June 6.
Two-vehicle crash near Dorking claims life of North Perth resident
A two-vehicle crash near Dorking yesterday afternoon has claimed one life and sent two others to hospital.
Open-air fire ban issued in Huron County
Fire chiefs in Huron County have issued an open-air fire ban, effective immediately.
IN PHOTOS: Howick Central Public School’s 2023 track and field meet
Howick Central Public School hosted its track and field meet on Thursday, May 25. Athletes competed in several events throughout the day.
Four Madill athletes take home top prizes at WOSSAA
The WOSSAA Track and Field Championships took place on May 25-26, 2023 at the Western Alumni Stadium in London.
Maitland Conservation thanks retiring member Dave Turton
The board of directors from Maitland Conservation honoured retiring member Dave Turton at its May 17 meeting, thanking him for his hard work and dedication over the last eight years, especially his time as chair during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memories of Wingham: Ken Wood
This is the fourth part in a series, initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
Howick firefighters’ breakfast a smashing hit
If you were looking for someone in the village of Gorrie on Sunday morning, chances are they were enjoying breakfast at the fire hall. The Howick Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast on May 28, serving a steady stream of hungry residents. At 10 a.m., people were lined up out the door
