District 9 Retired Teachers Ontario (RTO) recently celebrated 50 years as an organization on Tuesday, May 8 at Mitchell Golf and Country Club.
Country musician Amanda Keeles coming to Wingham Town Hall
London, Ontario-born country artist Amanda Keeles’s tour is coming to Wingham. Heard on over 50 radio stations in Canada alone and more on the global stage, Keeles’ music blends classic rock and pop elements for her own unique brand of country. On June 8, Keeles will bring that sound to Wingham Town
Superior Court awards $3.22 million in court costs to Saugeen First Nation
In a significant development, Ontario Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Susan Vella, ruled in favour of the Chippewas of Saugeen, awarding the reserve a substantial sum of $3.22 million for court costs, disbursements and HST in the long, historic court case that disputed the reserve boundary on
Midwestern Newspapers recognized in 2023 OCNA awards
Midwestern Newspapers made a strong showing in the 2023 Ontario Community Newspapers Better Newspapers Competition, finishing first in numerous categories and placing in the top three in others. The company was recognized in a total of 17 categories.
Eastdale, Westfield participate in first-ever chess tournament
The first ever chess tournament between Eastdale P.S. and North Perth Westfield P.S. took place on May 16 in the lower hall of Trinity United Church.
Master fiddler Scott Woods to perform local show to benefit Monkton Lions
Upbeat” and “Uplifting” that’s how promoters describe The Scott Woods Show coming to the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex ion June 1 to raise funds for the Monkton Lions Club.
New life for Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame
With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).
Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program
Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.
Harrison celebrates 50 years of harmony
Dorothy Harrison, a long-time member of Listowel’s Mapletone Chorus, is celebrating 50 years with Sweet Adelines International, a global music organization dedicated to advancing women’s barbershop harmony through education and performance.
Queen Victoria’s legacy
Queen Victoria’s legacy includes much more than a holiday weekend every May in honor of her birthday. For example, her choice in 1840 to wear a creamy white wedding dress embellished with lace and orange blossom continues to influence what many people think of as the typical outfit for a young bride
OPP adding pedal-assisted bicycles on the road in local communities
South Bruce OPP announced the addition of two pedal assisted bicycles (PAB) to its fleet on May 15.
Retired physician supports CT scanner at Wingham Hospital
Doctor Marie Gear and Larry Cerson are donating $50,000 to the Caring Together campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner to the Wingham & District Hospital.
Humane Society issues urgent appeal to aid five puppies found abandoned in box
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) has launched an urgent appeal campaign to raise funds for five puppies that were found abandoned in Kitchener.
Two airlifted to hospital following ATV/dirtbike collision in South Bruce
A collision between an all-terrain vehicle and a dirt bike at 2:30 a.m. on May 20, on Grey Road 10 in South Bruce resulted in two people being air-lifted to a trauma centre.
Grow Week event encourages people to explore the pipe organ
The Grey Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College Organists is planning another week-long workshop to encourage people, young and old, to learn the skills needed to play the ‘King of Instruments.’
