The Huron County Library has received a prestigious award for its Huron County Digitized Newspaper project.
Support for ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Wingham
A group of people supporting the “Freedom Convoy”, which has set up in downtown Ottawa, travelled through the region last weekend. On Feb. 5 a group of protestors gathered in Kincardine before rolling out and traveling through Goderich and Clinton before completing their trip in Wingham.
Ironmen back in action
The Wingham Ironmen returned home on Feb. 6 to face off against the Hanover Barons. This was the first weekend back in play for the Provincial Junior Hockey League after a month-long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. Last weekend Wingham tied Kincardine 2-2 on the road, and lost 5-2 to Hanover at
Community Foundation Grey Bruce open for spring grants, scholarship applications
Community Foundation Grey Bruce invites charities and non-profit organizations across Grey and Bruce counties to submit grant applications for Spring Community Grants before April 15.
New art exhibits open at Bruce County museum
This winter, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre invites everyone to experience two new and exciting art exhibitions, Re:Collections (until April 2) and Hope and Healing (Feb. 14 - March 31).
Bruce County comments on Krug Estate decision
Following a public hearing on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, Justice G. D. Lemon of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice determined that Bruce County breached the restricted purpose of the charitable Bruce A. Krug Estate trust.
Walkerton Twilight Seniors Solo results
The Walkerton Twilight Seniors enjoyed an afternoon of solo with limited participation due to COVID restrictions at the Walkerton Library on Friday, Feb. 4. After eight games of play, Peter Carter was high with 198 points; Jo-Ann Carter was second with 186 points, which included a Heart solo doo; a
Walkerton Capitals U9 Rep team wins West Grey tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U9 Boys Rep team travelled to West Grey for the Warriors Tournament on Feb. 5, bringing home the championship trophy. Players include Grayson Graul, Darcy McIntosh, Cohen Dupuis, Jack Wilhelm, Carter Wilkins, Chase Yahbee, Boyd Murray, Asher Kuntz, Jase Richardson, Reid Fell a
The Society of United Professionals donation will help launch library’s new bookmobile
The Bruce County Public Library has gratefully received a $10,000 donation from the Community Foundations Fund of The Society of United Professionals, Bruce Local. This generous gift will be used to help launch the library’s bookmobile.
January devastating month for fatal fires in Ontario
January was a devastating month for fatal fires in the province.
New Millennium Quilters Guild welcomes special guest
On Jan. 18, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) welcomed guest speaker Peter Byrne from Toronto.
Walkerton Legion’s Catch the Ace draw first round winner revealed
Last Sunday, in the first draw of this round of the Walkerton Legion’s Catch the Ace, Stephanie Galbraith had chosen envelope No. 9, which contained a spade.
LDSS Library Learning Commons purchases swing chair
The LDSS Library Learning Commons recently purchased some adaptive furniture thanks to the generosity of the late Elizabeth Klockman. Ms. Klockman truly cared about children throughout her teaching career, and the therapy ball chair and swing chair purchased for the library in her name is a fine tri
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 4.6 per cent
In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 1.6 percentage points to 4.6 per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 6.1 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Enbridge, North Perth Fire Dept. partner to bring fire, carbon monoxide deaths down to zero
On Feb. 7, Enbridge Gas, the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) announced they are working to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
