David Wood, a resident of Mildmay, thought that everything was in order when he submitted his nomination papers on May 5 for the municipal election.
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Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
POW-NNW asks South Bruce council to leave DGR decisions to the incoming council, record council meetings
Municipal staff will review and bring back a report regarding a proposed motion from the Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) committee after their delegation at the Aug. 9 council meeting.
Smiles and sodbusting
The Huron County Sodbusters 4-H Club met at Monoway Farms on Aug. 9 under ideal conditions for plowing. The club meets during the summer months to learn more about the art of plowing, and many members have gone on to perform quite well at competitions. Andrew Fear smiles for the camera while maintai
South Bruce just shy of building permit five-year average
Council received a report from Chief Building Official Phil VanHardeveld at its Aug. 9 council meeting outlining building activity in the municipality.
North Huron home sales stats continue to decline
The housing market in North Huron appears to be cooling off, as the average sale price and number of homes sold in July were lower than the previous month.
Bluevale co-ed ball tourney a success
The Bluevale Community Committee hosted its annual co-ed ball tournament last weekend at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. A full field of teams took part in the weekend-long event, which featured a unique rule: wooden bats. At the end of the weekend, it was the Crusaders who claimed the ‘A’ Championship,
Bruce County Federation of Agriculture cancels research project into DGR
In a letter to South Bruce council on Aug. 9, the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture (BCFA) informed the municipality that they will no longer be looking into researching the potential impacts of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository (DGR) to host
South Bruce council debates funding for fire simulation system
A project previously approved by council has come up short in funding.
Hack and Wack Golf Tournament a huge success
According to organizers, the fourth annual Hack and Wack Golf Tournament was a huge success.
Local duo competes at Ontario Carriage Driving Association event
A local duo competed at the Ontario Carriage Driving Association event at Steenbeek Friesians Farm near Varna last weekend. In the single horse division event on Sunday, Anne Marie Anderson from Whitchurch drove her horse Hercules through the obstacle course, while Diane Foster of Goderich navigated
Teeswater before, after school program currently has a waitlist, plans in place to hire additional employee
Staff informed council on Aug. 9 that the before and after school program in Teeswater was full and had a waiting list for the upcoming year.
Nelemans resigns from Morris-Turnberry council
It was the end of an era in local politics on Aug. 9, as longtime councillor Jim Nelemans resigned his seat on Morris-Turnberry council.
IN PHOTOS: 10th annual Lucknow Antique Tractor Parade
A line of antique tractors again filled the town as they made their way to Mary’s Family Restaurant in Lucknow during the annual antique tractor parade on Aug. 13.
$10 a day childcare coming to Wingham
The Township of North Huron signed an agreement with the County of Huron to participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, beginning the process to lower childcare costs in the area.
