North Huron Reeve Bernie Bailey is concerned the recent temporary closure of the emergency departments (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital and Listowel Memorial Hospital will not be the last one.
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Emerg closures announced for Wingham, Listowel hospitals this weekend
The emergency departments at both the Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed for a portion of the weekend.
Howick council extends grass cutting contract with 8-10 per cent increase
The township has agreed to extend its grass cutting contract with Aeration Plus for this year, with an increase of between eight to 10 per cent.
Neighbour’s complaints pressure council to help pay for improvements at Fordwich Ball Diamond
Council has agreed to help – in one way or another – the Fordwich Parks and Community Association with the installation of additional fencing and netting at the Fordwich Ball Diamond to stop foul balls from hitting a neighbouring property.
Dan Fritz, McDonagh Insurance Brokers donate $25,000 to BMGCC reno
McDonagh Insurance Brokers ($5,000) and employee Dan Fritz ($20,000) have pooled their resources to make a combined $25,000 donation to the Inspiring Our Future Campaign, which will support the renovation and expansion project at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
Dog tag, cemetery, ice rental fees going up in South Bruce
Council approved changes to the fees associated with dog tags and kennels, cemeteries and ice rentals at its July 12 meeting.
‘Busy couple months’ for Morris-Turnberry’s building department
May and June, to put it simply, were “a couple of busy months,” according to Kirk Livingston.
MT council not happy with late bills from engineer on Blyth Creek drain project
Council is hoping the engineer of the Blyth Creek municipal drain project will take on some of the financial burden of cost overruns on the project.
Howick council supports retail store, residence in former Fordwich United Church
Howick council approved a request that would see the former Fordwich United Church to be used for both a retail store and a future residential home.
PLAY REVIEW: Although romanticized, Blyth Festival’s ‘Cottagers and Indians’ is more poignant than the true story
The easiest way to explain what the Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of Cottagers and Indians is about is that it is about wild rice, or manoomin, which translates to “the good seed” from the Ojibway language.
Fire chief presents annual reports to Morris-Turnberry council
Marty Bedard, fire chief of the Huron East and North Huron fire departments, provided his annual report to Morris-Turnberry council on July 19.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary makes draws
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw on June 27. (Above) The winner of the first prize quilt was Christine McAninch, left, of Bluevale. (Below) The winner of the second prize, a $50 gift certificate from Green’s Meat, was Liam McAninch, left, from Wingham. Both tickets were sold by Karla Gree
Results of local forest studies have Maitland Conservation watershed ecologist concerned
Serious warning signs from local forests in the Maitland Conservation (MC) coverage areas have Watershed Ecologist Erin Gouthro concerned, with more than 80 per cent of the wooded plots showing signs of a “disturbance signal.”
HPPH opens vaccine bookings for young children starting this week
On July 21, the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 vaccine bookings would open for children six months to under five years of age. Parents/caregivers will be able to book an appointment for their eligible children starting on Thursday, July 28.
South Bruce CLC hears reports on local traffic, road impacts of DGR project
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) held a special meeting on July 21 to hear the outcome of the Local Traffic Study Report and the Road Conditions Safety Report.
