Hoping to continue on the path toward getting answers, council here had Xplore Inc. representative Tracy Chalifoux present information about the Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (also known as AHSIP) coming to Howick – resulting in utility poles going up in the township.
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South Bruce turn down Wenjack event
The Municipality of South Bruce will not be participating in or supporting the Walk for Wenjack event, with council members feeling it’s not an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.
U11 Wingham Girls, U18 Local League undefeated
Playoffs continue for Wingham minor hockey teams this week, including ongoing undefeated streaks for two squads: the U11 Wingham Girls C squad and the U18 Local League Ironmen.
Huron-Perth now ‘area of concern’ for measles cases
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has identified six lab-confirmed cases of measles in Huron and Perth, with more cases pending lab results.
Tickets available for the Country Towne Players’ spring production Squabbles
The County Towne Players are well into rehearsals for their Spring production of Marshall Karp’s Squabbles.
Bruce County’s Loney named in top ‘40 Under 40’ in economic development
Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s economic development manager, is congratulated by Warden Luke Charbonneau at the March 6 meeting of council.
NWMO absence noted as a challenge in strategic plan meeting
South Bruce Council took a look to the future on March 4, considering exactly what would be required to make the municipality a success in a strategic planning activity.
Energy transition initiative launched
Bruce County’s economic development team has announced a new support for local businesses adopting cleaner energy practices. The Energy Transition Initiative launched March 4.
Wingham Community Garden given notice, seeking new location
For thirteen years, the Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has produced fresh vegetables and fruit for the North Huron Community Food Share and the Salvation Army thanks to the generosity of the Maitland River Community Church (land) and Libro Credit Union (water).
The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story shuts its doors, does not cite reason
On Feb. 27, the committee for the Alice Munro Festival Of the Short Story announced they had “unanimously decided to bring the festival to a close in 2025,” but remains quiet as to why.
Brockton receives Cargill Homecoming funds
Representatives of Cargill Homecoming committee recently presented several cheques to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody, who was representing the municipality.
Shrove Supper at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church
SHROVE SUPPER – St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church held its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake…
F.E. Madill hosts Living Library
F.E. Madill’s second Living Library event gathered students from all grade levels to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.
Hanover hospital foundation launches fundraising campaign for fluoroscopy machine
The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) has launched a fundraising campaign to support the purchase of a new fluoroscopy machine for the hospital.
Welcoming Communities Grey-Bruce issues call for nominations for BELONG Awards
Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce is a diverse, hardworking, and passionate group of volunteers committed to building a community where everyone belongs, states a recent press release from the organization.
