BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to start planning for 2027, so Bruce County is inviting community members to help shape the next budget. The 2027 budget survey is now open at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCBudget27 and remains open until July 5.
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Brockton nominates Travale to serve on AMO board of directors
WALKERTON - Brockton Council has voted to support Coun. Steve Travale’s nomination for the 2026-2028 Association of Municipalities of Ontario board of directors.
Superintendent of Education appointed following retirement
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has announced the appointment of Erin O’Grady as superintendent of education, effective Aug. 1.
In Photos: 2026 Teddy Bear Play Day
LISTOWEL - The annual North Perth Teddy Bear Family Playday was held on June 12. The event, hosted by North Perth Early On in Listowel Memorial Park, featured a wide range of activities presented by various community groups.
Ministry changes will prioritize paramedic response to life-threatening emergencies, while lower acuity calls may receive ‘clinically appropriate’ response
STRATFORD - Ministry of Health system changes to paramedic dispatching are expected to prioritize life-threatening emergencies and reduce ambulance lights and sirens responses.
Councillors clash over spending on cell mapping
GODERICH – County councillors traded shots over the price of better cell service Tuesday, as one…
Work continues on plan to protect unstable bluffs
WROXETER – Maitland Conservation Supervisor of Planning and Regulation Patrick Huber-Kidby…
Committee shakeup at Huron County includes loss of economic development board
GODERICH – Huron County Council has approved a restructuring of its boards and committees amid…
Westfield students attend icecream social
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 at Westfield Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in an ice cream social located at the Listowel Agricultural Society grounds.
LDSS annual tractor day
Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) had it’s annual tractor day on Friday, June 12.
OPP emphasizes the importance of complete stops at intersections
WEST REGION - As part of the ongoing “Stop. Look. Live.” campaign, the OPP is reinforcing the importance of coming to a complete stop at every intersection.
Hate-motivated vandalism of school Pride flag poles in Perth County, OPP seeking information
Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.
Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival
“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith
Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill
F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…
New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection
A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..
