The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Wingham U9 Blue LL off to good start
The Wingham U9 Blue team has gotten off to a good start this season. After having last year cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the kids were hungry to get on the ice and hone their skills. For at least one player, this was the first opportunity to play hockey.
Poll: 1-in-5 Ontario parents worried children have fallen behind because of COVID
A recent poll shows that one-in-five Ontario parents are concerned their child has lost out on valuable learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that their child’s school has no plan to catch up them.
The Omicron effect
In two days, it is Christmas and I was in a hospital bed from Nov. 16 to Dec. 16 while the medical team here is trying to find out why I have dermatomyositis (DM), a very bad autoimmune disease.
Joe Kerr Limited donates $15,000 to hospital to honour employees, families
Joe Kerr Limited is making a donation of $15,000 to go towards a full complement of new scopes for the operating room at the Wingham & District Hospital.
Sawchuk to lead provincial committee
n an effort to continue the work of identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities, the Ontario government has invited Julie Sawchuk to chair the Standards Development Committee.
Royal Homes extends support to Reception House Waterloo
Royal Homes is pleased to announce that it will be supporting Reception House Waterloo Region in their efforts to welcome refugees arriving in our community.
Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years serving the community
On Dec. 31, Bluewater Radio celebrates 20 years on the air.
COVID-19 funding announced for Chapman House
MPP Bill Walker, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound visited Chapman House in Owen Sound last week to announce one-time COVID-19 funding of $340,000 to assist the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce with addressing shortfalls experienced during the pandemic.
Hanover Rotary holds fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice
The fundraising draw for the beautiful donated quilt was made on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Hanover Rotary’s Christmas meeting. There were 939 tickets were sold and the winning ticket was held by Carl Kuhnke of Walkerton. With generous donations from the community, $3,280 was raised and will be present
DiCastri, Bethune return as chair, vice-chair of Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
Lori DiCastri, trustee for Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine and Brockton Ward 31, returns as the chairperson of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board.
Bruce County appoints MacDonald as interim CAO
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine MacDonald as the interim CAO, effective Dec. 16.
Race Team #37 makes donation to local hockey organization
Race Team #37 made a donation to the Grey/Bruce Special Hockey Foundation for Intellectually Challenged Athletes on Sunday, Dec. 19. The donation took place at DK Salon, the home of Ben, Jenna, Del and Laci Freiburger, across from the Dunkeld turnip waxing plant. The donation helps with jerseys, equ
Brockton updates COVID-19 restrictions, seeks public assistance
The Municipality of Brockton continues strongly encourages residents to take the new threat of the Omicron variant seriously and continue following public health measures in order to prevent further spread of the virus, and transmissible variants.
