HOWICK – Revisions to the Respectful Workplace Policy in the township have been made at council’s Sept. 15 meeting, including changes to how complaints involving senior management or members of council are reported.
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Lightning varsity boys baseball team kicks off season at home
LISTOWEL - The LDSS Lightning varsity boys baseball team hosted games at the John Bell North diamond on Sept. 23.
Howick approves establishment of election audit committee
HOWICK – Council here will participate in a joint Huron County committee responsible for handling complaints related to campaign finances following the 2026 municipal election.
Bruce County breaks ground on new 41-unit building
WALKERTON – Bruce County held the official ground-breaking ceremony on Sept. 21 for the new $16.4 million Eastridge Road Community Housing Development in Walkerton.
Bruce County launches 2026 Starter Company Plus program
WALKERTON – Bruce County announces the launch of the 2026-27 Starter Company Plus program, a training and grant initiative that helps entrepreneurs start, expand or purchase a business in Bruce County.
Tailgate Music Festival rocks Mitchell’s Keterson Park
MITCHELL – The third annual Tailgate Music Festival was held in Mitchell over the weekend of…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford opens 2026 International Plowing Match
WALKERTON – The opening ceremonies for the 2026 IPM and Rural Expo got off to a great start with an upbeat promise of support for agriculture from Premier Doug Ford, a blessing from Indigenous leader Shirley John, top-notch local entertainment, and brief greetings from the government, business repre
Local farmer opens new pig barn to community for Oct. 10 open house
LISTOWEL – A new hog barn near Listowel will open its doors to the public Oct. 10, giving community members a rare opportunity to see a modern pork operation from the inside.
Airport commission provides shuttle service for fly-in visitors to IPM
HANOVER – The Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) had a part to play in the International Plowing Match.
Provincial ministers visit completed first phase of Listowel Gardens
LISTOWEL – Listowel Gardens Apartments and Shops welcomed Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Robert Flack and Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries and Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae to tour the project on Sept. 21.
Wasn’t that a party: IPM 2026 a resounding success
WALKERTON – IPM 2026 is over.
Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women
Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…
Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children
Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…
Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000
The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair had the classics: agriculture, pumpkins and a parade
The 163rd Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 15 and 16, with the theme ‘Show It, Sew It, Grow…
