The COVID-19 Omicron wave continues to move through Huron-Perth, along with the rest of Ontario. The number of new infections, percent positivity of tests, hospitalizations, and outbreaks are declining.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosts first seasonal tapping ceremony, Feb. 25
The Waterloo-Wellington Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) held the First Tapping Ceremony of the 2022 season at Hoover’s Maple Syrup, just south of Listowel on Feb. 25.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Vera McNichol, renowned clairvoyant and Mystic of Millbank
This is the seventh week of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week we feature the Vera McNichol fonds; Vera was a well-known clairvoyant based in Millbank. A clairvoyant is a person who has an ability to perceive even
Youth Curling in Wingham to continue through end of April
Youth Curling is a fun way to get exercise, skill-building experience, and to make new friends for 20 young curlers each week at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. Assistance and instruction is offered by a dedicated group of eight adult volunteer curlers. The curlers were excited to learn last week
Wingham Lions Club inducts new member
Formosa & District Lions Club Member Jennifer Batte, Governor of District A-9 (left), attended a recent meeting of the Lions Club of Wingham where she inducted David Shaw (centre) as a new member of the club. Shaw who is well known for his many community activities in Wingham and area, was sponsored
Bruce County Public Library pilots borrow-by-mail service
The Bruce County Public Library is piloting a free borrow-by-mail service to community members who cannot visit a library branch for reasons relating to limited mobility or health concerns. Use of this new service may be time-limited or ongoing, depending on the specific needs of the borrower.
OLG promotion provides $1,389.26 for United Way Bruce Grey
OLG is providing $1,389.26 for United Way Bruce Grey.
Ontario government offers support in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Ontario government is assisting the people of Ukraine by providing $300,000 in humanitarian aid during this difficult and challenging time.
Walkerton Legion meat draw this Saturday
Fingers crossed that Mother Nature won’t dump another weekend blizzard on Walkerton this weekend.
Bruce County imposes weight/load restrictions on several roads
Effective Tuesday, March 1, Bruce County’s transportation and environmental services department has implemented weight/load restrictions of five tonne per single axle on several county roads until further notice.
Proof of vaccination no longer required at arena
As the Province of Ontario enters its next phase of the Reopening Roadmap, the Municipality of Brockton is implementing the following changes to services:
MOH rescinding self-isolation Class Order
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health is rescinding the Class Order, issued April 16, 2021, that contained requirements for self-isolation related to COVID-19.
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…
