Last Thursday, my family gathered at my late grandfather’s house in Wroxeter to enjoy some social time following Grandpa’s burial service (he passed away in January). Naturally, stories were shared and photo albums were perused.
Saugeen Conservation updates M-T on programs and services
Jennifer Stephens, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) general manager, made a presentation to council at its April 11 meeting on the programs and services it offers.
Council awards tender for Teeswater arena ceiling replacement
Council has awarded the tender for the replacement of the “Low E” ceiling at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre.
MTO to fix drainage issue near Mildmay
It appears the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is going to fix a drainage issue at the intersection of Concession 12 East and Highway 9, north of Mildmay.
‘If you don’t notice it, I’ve done my job well’
When it comes to movies and television shows, there are several cogs that make the machine work – the actors, directors, makeup, soundtrack, sets and writing – but one of the often forgotten and underappreciated cogs is props.
‘I funny’
Last Friday, the crew at Midwestern Newspapers did something we rarely do – take a few moments to sit down, enjoy each other’s company and pat ourselves on the back.
Morris-Turnberry supports installation of memorial bench at Bluevale rest stop
Council has given its support to a local group wishing to place a memorial bench at the rest stop on Highway 86 near Bluevale.
South Bruce accepts offer of two additional spots on Finland trip
South Bruce’s delegation to Finland later this year will be a bit bigger than originally planned.
Morris-Turnberry council opposes new fee proposed by Enbridge for locate services
Council has unanimously expressed its support of an Association of Ontario Roads Supervisors (AORS) request to pass a motion objecting a proposed fee from one utility to charge for locate services.
Wingham-Lucknow U13 86ers capture provincial title
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 ‘C’ Girls squad are provincial champions.
A tip of the cap to our volunteers
Living in rural Ontario comes with its perks – homes with yards, a relatively safe environment for children, and a sense of community that one doesn’t tend to find in a big, urban centre.
Council, staff, CLC reps for Finland trip selected
Eight of the 10 participants of South Bruce’s upcoming tour of a deep geological repository operation in Finland have been approved by council.
Time for North Huron to end the ward system
Now that I’ve had a week to digest the conversation at North Huron council’s March 27 budget meeting, I feel I can calmly make the following statement:
Teeswater Medical Centre renovation to move forward, tender for project awarded
Council has once again given the Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign committee its vote of confidence following a presentation on March 28.
Sunshine List has become nothing more than an infuriating joke
The province recently released its annual public sector salary disclosure list, better known to you and I as the “Sunshine List,” and not surprisingly the number of people earning more than $100,000 in the province’s public sector has grown compared to 2021.
