The Municipality of South Bruce says it is aware of a glitch in an online survey, which closed last week, that allowed respondents to submit multiple responses regarding the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) project.
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‘Corn’stars
The Bluevale Community Committee held its annual co-ed baseball tournament on Aug. 12 at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. The event also featured a cornhole tournament. The fundraising event for the 170th Bluevale Homecoming was a home run, as the event saw hundreds come out in support. Pictured: Bonnie
OPP requests space in downtown Wingham
Huron OPP Detachment Commander Jason Younan spoke to North Huron council at length at the Aug. 8 meeting, updating them on recent policing data in Wingham and making a special request for council to consider.
‘Ride for Dad’ hits the road in Howick
The Maitland Valley iteration of the Ride for Dad campaign took place on Aug. 12 at the Howick Community Centre, and despite the weather woes, the ride saw hundreds of motorcycles come out to take part in the fundraising 200km ride that runs to raise awareness in the fight against prostate cancer in
Auditor general report says Ford-friendly developers influenced Greenbelt changes
Bonnie Lysyk’s final report as auditor general confirms what those critical of the Ontario government’s changes to the Greenbelt felt: that the changes were not necessary and done to appease developers.
What does Bill C-18 and Meta’s response mean for our readers?
In the next few weeks, readers may notice the newspaper has a reduced presence on social media.
New school principal ready to welcome students back to MRES
WINGHAM – Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) has a new principal this fall, and she is excited to be here.
Lesley Walter named Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming Ambassador
With 15 contestants, the judges of the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 ambassador competition on Aug. 3 had their work cut out for them, before they named 17-year-old Lesley Walter the Homecoming ambassador.
‘Better Together’ theme set the tone for Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming
From the moment Homecoming co-chairs Ryan Kreager, Bill Lorentz and Curtis Schmalz cut the ribbon held by dignitaries South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, the crowd celebrated everything Mildmay-Carrick – together.
Wilcox outlines priorities for South Bruce OPP
Insp. Keegan Wilcox is the new South Bruce OPP detachment commander, effective July 3.
Local unemployment rate drops to 4.3 per cent in July
The local unemployment rate continues to drop, according to data released last week by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
AMDSB looking for homestay families for upcoming school year
With another school year just around the corner, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is seeking homestay host families to provide housing for international secondary students during the upcoming 2023-24 year.
167th Teeswater Fair set for Aug. 17-20
Very few fairs have as long and storied a history as the Teeswater Fair.
Huron County Plowing Match set for August 17-18
This year’s Huron County Plowing Match has been anticipated by hosts Pete and Leisa Albers for years.
Greg Nadjiwon returns as Ogimaa of Neyaashiinigmiing
Greg Nadjiwon returned to his former seat as Ogimaa (Chief) of the Chippewas of Nawash after taking the last term off to rest and rejuvenate himself.
