To skirt the implications of strong mayor powers rolled out to smaller municipalities by the provincial government earlier this year, South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz has decided he will not prepare a “mayor’s budget” next year.
Ironmen split season-opening games against Mount Forest, Kincardine
The Wingham Ironmen had a balanced opening to the season, falling short to the Mount Forest Patriots 5-3 in the squad’s home opener, then bouncing back to post a 6-1 win over the Kincardine Bulldogs. The Ironmen’s season opened on Friday, Sept. 12 welcoming the Patriots for an 8 p.m. game in front
South Bruce to consider hospice support during February budget discussions
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce will be considering donating to the Saugeen Hospice fundraiser as part of its budget process next year.
Students flock to Belgrave for 103rd Elementary School Fair
The 103rd Elementary School Fair in Belgrave drew students from across northern Huron County including Brookfield Elementary School, Maitland River Elementary in Wingham and Hullett Central in Londesborough.
Walkerton Capitals lose three pre-season games over weekend
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Capitals found themselves on the wrong side of the scoring leger in each of the team’s three pre-season games over the weekend. On Friday, the Capitals hosted Kincardine Bulldogs who downed the Capitals 9-4. Then, on Saturday, in Wellesley, the Capitals fell to the Wellesl
Eighth-place Tigers claim Huron County Fastball championship
The Brussels Tigers claimed the Huron County Fastball League championship over the weekend at Keterson Park in Mitchell.
Ironmen downed in back-to-back pre-season games
WELLESLEY – The Wingham Ironmen had a rough pre-season, with back-to-back losses over the weekend…
Conservative leaders seem to be forgetting their base
It was a weird week last week for those of us who watch politics a little dispassionately – that being without a strong attachment to either side. Why? Well because it almost seemed like the provincial and federal Conservatives woke up in Bizzaro world where up is down, and right is left, especially
Benninger’s apparel company takes off thanks to county program
MORRIS-TURNBERRY – F.E. Madill Secondary School student Gavin Benninger decided this was the year…
Thresher association reunion shows how the world used to work
Threshing, antique machinery and food are some of the major foci of the annual reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association, held the weekend after Labour Day every year at the Blyth Campground.
Grant provided to help Huron County implement homelessness program
GODERICH – A $30,000 federal grant will help launch a new Huron County pilot project aimed at…
Over 200 school-age childcare spaces lost in Huron County
GODERICH - More than 200 childcare spaces in Huron County will disappear later this month with the closure of before- and after-school programs (BASP) operated by London Bridge Child Care.
South Bruce sees increased link maintenance costs due to labour, equipment, material
The municipality of South Bruce is facing a 15 per cent increase to maintain the connecting link for Highway 9 in Mildmay for the coming winter season.
County receives new youth engagement plan, staff intend to follow
Huron County has a new path forward for youth engagement thanks to an initiative by its summer students and a focus group featuring its summer students, though the news wasn’t all good.
South Bruce Council gives initial support to solar panel farm project
After what organizers called a successful community engagement meeting, South Bruce Council has given a nod of support to Compass Greenfield Development for the Teeswater Agrivoltaics project.
