OTTAWA - On Aug. 15 the Canadian Red Cross launched the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by fires in the province.
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One fatality following North Perth collision; OPP investigating West Perth home invasion
NORTH PERTH – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of…
Possibility of reopening jail in Walkerton raised during meeting with solicitor general
OTTAWA - The Walkerton jail that served the Bruce County area for over 144 years could be reopening.
Mayor Hammell advocates for Chesley Hospital during 2025 AMO conference in Ottawa
CHESLEY - Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell and CAO Emily Dance joined thousands of municipal leaders at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference held August 17–20 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa.
Council gets dog park pilot project update
BROCKTON - Colleen Gillis, director of community services, provided council with an update on the dog park pilot project during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
U11 Legionnaires win WOBA division championship
LISTOWEL - Listowel’s U11 WOBA 1 team competed last weekend, August 8-10, for the WOBA Consolation II Championship.
South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment manager Staff Sgt. Lynn McNichol
BRUCE COUNTY - Staff Sergeant Lynn McNichol joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police detachment in June, and will now assume responsibility of policing operations for Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss, Arran-Elderslie, South Bruce and Brockton.
Arran-Elderslie resident charged in connection to arson in Burgoyne
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - South Bruce OPP have laid charges in an arson investigation in Arran-Elderslie.
Cowbell Brewery hosts first Championship Wrestling event
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Howick to purchase new vehicle for fire station
HOWICK - In January 2024, the fire department here purchased its command unit Car 2-1 (a 2011 Ford Expedition), which doubles as a municipal law enforcement vehicle, and was only expected to be in service for about two years until a public works pickup truck became available for use.
Province takes over Grey Bruce Public Health; seven municipal appointees back on the board
GREY BRUCE – The province’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced Aug. 14 that the Ontario government has temporarily assumed control of the Grey Bruce Public Health board.
West Nile Virus activity reported in Listowel, Mitchell
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from traps in Listowel and Mitchell have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
Block party helps to kick-off Listowel 150th celebrations
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Terry Fox runs are fast approaching
Communities across Canada are preparing for Terry Fox runs on Sunday, September 14.
How summer helps connect farmers and politicians, from fairs to farm tours
Summer is a time of long days, local fairs, barbecues, community celebrations — and for Ontario farmers, it’s also prime harvest season for everything from hay and grain crops to fruits and field vegetables.
