It has been a busy week for members of the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club, with the first show of the season and the fourth meeting.
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Regional unemployment rate drops to 4.5 per cent in June
The region’s unemployment rate saw a significant drop in June.
South Bruce conducting survey on DGR project
South Bruce residents are being asked to complete a community survey.
Police charge South Bruce man in weapons investigation
The Grey Bruce OPP have laid several charges against a South Bruce man in relation to a weapons investigation from June 2022.
Bat in ACW tests positive for rabies
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting that a bat located in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has tested positive for rabies.
Tri-Umph Triathlon returns to Gorrie for second year
On July 3, the village of Gorrie came out to the Howick Optimist Pool for a fun time filled with community and connection during the second annual Tri-Umph Triathlon.
Westario Power elects new board chair, vice-chair at annual meeting
Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new board chair of Westario Power.
AMDSB budget approved for 2023-24 school year
At its June 27 meeting, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) board of trustees received and approved the 2023/2024 budget for the school board.
CLC chair updates South Bruce council on recent activities, education sessions
Ahead of the South Bruce delegation to Finland this week to visit the deep geological repository project there, South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) Chair Jim Gowland presented his second quarter report to council on the committee’s activities on June 27.
South Bruce exploring new branding for municipality
After much discussion on June 27, South Bruce council has elected to explore a new brand for the municipality.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary hosts draw
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw at their annual meeting in June. Winner of the grand prize quilt was Helen MacDonald of Allenford, with the second prize of a gift card won by Kaylee Adams. (Above) MacDonald, right, is presented with the quilt by her sister and Auxiliary member Verna Steff
Power Workers’ Union donates to Wingham hospital
The Power Workers’ Union Bruce Site Equity Committee recently presented the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,275 grant, which will aid with the upgrade of the chemistry analyser in the lab. “The chemistry analyser is the workhorse of the lab conducting all the medical tests for pat
New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913
A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham’s 2023 Canada Day Fireworks
The Wingham Firefighters' Association hosted its annual Canada Day Fireworks on July 1 at the ball diamond in Wingham. The event was, as always, well attended and the fireworks show was enjoyed by all.
South Bruce’s fire chief reminds residents permits are required for open-air burns
Educating residents on fire bans and fire permits was top of mind for Fire Chief Guy Gallant at the June 27 council meeting.
