In 2019, the provincial government made major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, which changed the services and programs conservation authorities are legislated to provide.
Wingham hospital welcomes first-year medical student during Discovery Week
The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that less than 10 per cent of physicians practice in rural and remote communities, while six million Canadians live in those areas, making up almost 18 per cent of the population.
1952 Goderich jailbreak overshadowed by Toronto’s Don Jail breakout
Seventy years ago, in the same year as the famous jailbreak from Toronto’s Don Jail, the Goderich Gaol had two inmates escape.
Council gives blessing to purchase drawings for Mildmay hall reno
A committee of citizens presented their Mildmay-Carrick arena hall renovation ideas to council recently.
South Bruce council divided on roadside sign removal under current bylaw
An email from a resident, addressed to council back in February, asked for a review of the sign bylaw.
Municipality votes to expand Teeswater Culross cemetery
Council approved the expansion of the Teeswater-Culross cemetery at the May 10 meeting.
Howick council pleased with feedback from March Break camp
During the 2022 March Break, the Howick Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Family Betterment Committee and local volunteers, hosted a week-long day camp at the Howick Community Centre.
Tree planted in Whitechurch in recognition of Queen’s 70 years of service
A tree was planted at the site of the former Whitechurch Hall in recognition and gratitude for the Queen’s 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth. The tree was donated by Richard Christy, a political sociology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and resident of Huron-Kinloss, on May 20.
Mom Loves Local vendor market
the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7
Neighbours voice concerns over Teeswater Mill owners’ proposition to host wedding ceremonies on site
The sixth owners of the historic 133-year-old Teeswater Mill are proposing to host wedding ceremonies.
Wingham Minor Hockey hosts awards banquet
Wingham Minor Hockey hosted it’s annual banquet on May 6 at the Wingham Legion.
Annual Night for Mental Health brings FIFA all-star to Ripley
The woman who scored Canada’s first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal is coming to Ripley.
First Huron-Bruce all-candidates meeting discusses infrastructure, rural internet, and attracting new business in rural communities
Eight candidates running in the 2022 Ontario provincial election participated in the first Huron-Bruce riding all candidates meeting, hosted by the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture on May 16 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre.
Volunteers cleaning up the Wroxeter Park and hosted a bottle drive fundraiser.
A group of volunteers did double duty last Saturday, both cleaning up the Wroxeter Park and getting it ready for the season, but also, they hosted a bottle drive fundraiser.
Resident complains about ATV use in Howick
HOWICK – In an email to council, a Howick resident stated they had filed a complaint in September 2021 regarding ATV noise and said, “So far nothing has really been done about it.”
