WALKERTON - During its Aug. 26 meeting, Brockton Council voted in favour of “option B” for the new pavilion in Centennial Park.
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Howick authorizes agreement with Simply Voting Inc. ahead of 2026 municipal election
At its Aug. 12 general council meeting, CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis brought a report seeking council authorization to engage Simply Voting Inc. for the provision of telephone- and internet-based voting services for next year’s election.
Garbage bag tags price increase rejected by council
WALKERTON - It’s been a couple of years since Brockton ratepayers have seen an increase in the cost of garbage bag tags.
Howick approves adoption of Huron County Community Safety and Well Being Plan review
HOWICK - Council here was presented with a report on the community safety and wellbeing (CSWB) plan review for the township at its July 15 meeting.
United Way encourages residents to sign Speak Up for Community Housing petition
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing. Locals can visit the United Way website to sign a petition encouraging the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to invest in new community housing in the region.
Commemorative benches installed at Victoria Jubilee Hall
WALKERTON - Three new commemorative benches have been installed at the east (main) entrance and the gazebo at Walkerton Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Cyclones take win, loss ahead of long weekend
LISTOWEL - In the midst of their Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) pre-season, the Listowel Cyclones are continuing to improve on their skills, according to Head Coach Jesse Cole.
Heritage homes and inhabitants: part 1
This article begins a short series of articles that will share the brief histories of some of Listowel’s historic homes and a bit about some of the families who lived in them.
Paramedic Services to honour award recipients at county council meeting
WALKERTON - The agenda for the Sept. 4 meeting of Bruce County Council includes a special awards presentation by Bruce County Paramedic Services.
An inside look at the art of broom making
Though there are modern cleaning gadgets such as the “autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner” available now, the broom was, and still is, a household essential. And if you lived in Perth County in the early 20th century, there was a good chance your broom bore the mark of E.G. Crawford.
Funds raised, $8,700, given to three different charities
Keagan Engel, who owns Elora Road Meats, had a charity barbecue and raffle on July 12 at the butcher shop.
Howick considers bylaw, receives presentation on asset management plan
HOWICK - Council here received a report at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting regarding its 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for approval.
Listowel Cyclones look ahead to 2025-26 season
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones launched the 2025-26 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) campaign with their first pre-season game against Waterloo on Aug. 22.
Local Catholic school board announces appointment of board chaplain
HURON-PERTH - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) recently announced the appointment of Deacon Dan McPhee as board chaplain, effective Sept. 2, 2025.
Bruce and Grey counties recognize Overdose Awareness Day
GREY-BRUCE - Bruce and Grey counties joined communities around the world in “painting towns purple” on Sunday, Aug. 31, for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
