GODERICH - The Ontario government has invested $39,448,926 in municipalities across Huron and Bruce Counties to enable residential development.
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Brockton ‘figuring out’ new recycling system regarding commercial users
WALKERTON - Although there were a lot of positives for Brockton and Bruce County at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, a hoped-for easing of the new recycling rules wasn’t one of them.
Howick shows informal expression of interest in new fire station
HOWICK - Council here has approved an informal expression of interest in a new fire station for the Howick Township Fire Department at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting.
$5,000 donation towards X-Ray Suite Replacement
Helen and Gordon Kastner present Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee with a $5,000 donation in support of the campaign.
CBS issues appeal as type O-negative donors needed
WALKERTON - Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has issued an appeal for donors of type O-negative blood and is reminding the public of an upcoming donor clinic here.
Cyclones back in action
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones are back on the ice for the start of their pre-season.
Flags at half-mast in tribute to Municipality of Arran-Elderslie’s Mark Davis, first deputy mayor
CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie is paying tribute to Mark Davis, the municipality’s first deputy mayor who passed away on Aug. 22 at the age of 68.
Walkerton senior card results
Euchre was enjoyed at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Formosa Lions lottery draw held
FORMOSA - The Formosa & District Lions Club held their July & August 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40 on July 25.
Wingham BU18 squad finishes out season in third place of higher league
WINGHAM – After being shut-out in the final two games of the season, the Wingham BU18 United Team…
Perth County lifts burn ban
PERTH COUNTY - As of noon on Aug. 25, the open air fire ban has been lifted for Perth County and the City of Stratford.
Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer
Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…
South Maitland River drainage work will have impact on wide region
LISTOWEL - In a public meeting during the North Perth Aug. 11 council meeting, drainage work to the Maitland River was discussed.
Council looks at options for new Centennial Park pavilion
WALKERTON - Brockton Council is investigating options for rebuilding the Centennial Park pavilion.
Brockton Child Care Centre to have regular one-week closure in summer of 2026
WALKERTON - The Brockton Child Care Centre in Walkerton will have a one-week annual summer closure for the toddler and preschool programs during the first week of July, beginning in 2026. Parents who have children registered at the centre will be notified of the change.
