NORTH PERTH - The Atwood Lions Skate Rink officially opened last week, with many braving the sub-zero temperatures to get out on the ice.
Local plow truck driver ranks 10th in province at skills competition
Greg Nicholson, a local public works operator, proved that this municipality has far bigger beasts than horses to wrangle when it comes to rodeos.
Wingham welcomes new doctor
Good news for Wingham and area residents, a news doctor is joining forces with the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance.
South Bruce appoints new firefighters
Council here appointed Erika Strucke, Samuel Thompson, Simon Milley, Nicole Weishar and Cameron Hogg as Firefighters for the Municipality of South Bruce at their Dec. 10 meeting.
NWMO exits South Bruce; council dissolves committee, outlines funding
council here heard a post-election report with voting statistics, NWMO’s payment breakdown and officially dissolved the long-standing Community Liaison Committee (CLC).
Cyclones take a 5-0 win against Komoka Kings
Cyclones fans were treated to an exciting game on Dec. 13., with the home team scoring five goals against Komoka Kings.
South Bruce tallies new businesses for 2024; focuses on revitalization
The last flip of a yearly calendar is a popular time to take into account the 12 pages that came before it.
Councillor Nigel Van Dyk new deputy mayor of South Bruce
Council here voted in a new deputy mayor for the next two years, Councillor Nigel Van Dyk, effective Jan. 2025.
Basketeers campaign a success with 130 baskets donated
The Stratford and Perth County Basketeers campaign wrapped up last week, with a total of 130 laundry baskets filled with personal and household necessities and $1,200 in gift cards donated to Emily Murphy House and The Optimism Place.
Morris-Turnberry brings fencing disputes into the modern era
Sometimes, the rural setting of Huron County is a window into the way disagreements were settled in the past. Although times were perhaps simpler back then, such tactics don’t always translate smoothly to the modern world.
Petition for backyard chickens fails in South Bruce
On Nov. 26, council here heard a delegation for allowing backyard chickens in South Bruce communities, subsequently denying the request with several councillors offering reasons for opposition.
Proposed doctor incentive funds for South Bruce is $7,500 for 2025
Council here heard the 2025 proposed budget for Brockton and area physician recruitment and retention during their Nov. 26 council meeting.
Turnbacks – Dec. 5, 2024 Wingham Advance Times
Excerpts from 50 to 100 years in the Wingham Advance Times
Dog incident cases the ‘worst’ in 2024
One topic overshadowed the rest during the bylaw report to Morris-Turnberry council on the night of Nov. 19. This year has seen a marked escalation in dog-related bylaw incidents in the municipality.
Landfill, curbside user fees for 2025 discussed at Morris-Turnberry council meeting
Council here heard options for updated fees and charges for 2025 during their Nov. 19 meeting, specifically landfill and waste disposal fees and curbside user fees.
