GODERICH - Nearly 400 small, rural and northern Ontario communities will be getting a financial boost from the provincial government, by accessing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). The provincial program will increase by $50 million, bringing the total funding to $600 million for 2026.
Latest Blyth production tunes into local community
For those in the audience that had direct connections to the story, they were delighted. For those who didn’t, they were equally entertained, as history unfolded, telling the story of one of its most notable citizens – Doc Cruickshank.
Western Ontario baseball players heading to Cuba for cultural exchange
Thirty-two coaches and players from various teams in the Western Ontario Baseball Association (WOBA) are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they will be travelling to Cuba on March 6 for a week-long baseball and cultural exchange.
Story of local radio station to appear on stage at Blyth
Stories of entrepreneurship, love, perseverance, strength and history will be highlighted on stage during the 51st season of the Blyth Festival Theatre.
New energy efficiency programs aim to put savings into Ontarian’s pockets
A new government energy efficiency program, designed to save Ontario homeowners on their energy bills, was announced Jan. 16 in Tiverton.
Woman of Distinction award to be announced March 7
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, together with the province of Ontario and Business to Bruce, is holding a special event on March 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley. The event will culminate in the announcement of thi
Protect yourself during flu season
The fall season brings with it cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but also heralds the start of flu season, which this year has started a little earlier than usual.
Sale of Bruce Telecom approved by Kincardine council
The sale of a local telecommunications company, Bruce Telecom, was announced last week by the Municipality of Kincardine, who accepted an offer from Windsor Private Capital to purchase all shares in Bruce Telecom Holdings Inc. The all-cash transaction is valued at $32,650,000, less disbursements and
New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913
A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.
