Tributes are pouring in for a beloved elder and former chief of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nations, Vernon Roote, who went home to be with the ancestors on Aug. 4, 2023.
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Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part II
The practice of mixed farming in the 1940s and ‘50s was, at times, a very “risky business.”
South Bruce council approves amended multi-year funding agreement with the NWMO
Council has authorized a bylaw that will allow the municipality to amend its multi-year funding agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
South Bruce CLC awards 2023 student bursaries to five local youth
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) of South Bruce received a report outlining a recent review and subsequent continuation of the annual bursary program, which awards student applicants a $1,000 grant.
Travellers describe tour of Finland nuclear facilities
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) of South Bruce held their monthly online meeting on Aug. 3, where they heard from several people who visited Finland recently to tour the country’s nuclear facilities, including a deep geological repository (DGR) that is under construction.
Teeswater draft plan of subdivision approved by council
Council has approved a draft plan of subdivision that will see up to 270 housing units be built southwest of Teeswater.
Aug. 5 incident in Brussels results in multiple charges against Huron East man
Police have laid several charges against a Huron East man following an incident on Turnberry Street in Brussels on Aug. 5.
NWMO donates new hydroponic unit to Teeswater library
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) recently announced a generous donation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) – a cutting-edge hydroponic unit.
IN PHOTOS: South Western Ontario Sharks swim meet in Milverton, July 30
The South Western Ontario Sharks held a regional swim meet at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton on Sunday morning, July 30, with all its member teams competing in heats across a number of divisions.
Maitland Conservation begins process of learning about consultation with local Indigenous People
The Maitland Conservation (MC) board members recently held an information session, exploring ways to engage with the Indigenous and Métis communities whose traditional territory they acknowledge as part of the MC coverage area.
Council approves staffing, pay equity review
Council has approved the hiring of a consultant to conduct an organizational staffing, pay equity and market review.
Bat condo ready for first guests this fall at Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area
A colony of little brown myotis bats currently living at the Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area (WVCA) has to move this fall, but they have a beautiful new bat condo to move to that is large enough to house 3,000 bats.
Dr. David Sills, Western University, discusses Northern Tornadoes Project
Hot, humid weather in this part of the country often means thunderstorms, and those sometimes spawn tornadoes. We’re now in peak tornado season, and have been hearing the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) mentioned by the media with increasing frequency.
Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part I
When the Historical Society first asked me if I would consider putting pen to paper regarding some of my experiences and memories of growing up in East Wawanosh Township, I was, for a moment, curious as to why they would make such a request of a young kid like me.
Wingham Community Garden to yield a bumper crop
The community garden in Wingham is looking great according to local volunteer Phil Beard, and he says the patch is on track to produce a bumper crop this year.
