County council awarded several contracts for its 2023 roads, bridges, and culverts construction at the April 26 regular meeting.
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Chi Cheemaun pays tribute to man who named her in annual tradition
A hush came over the people gathered on the shore of Georgian Bay as The Chi Cheemaun rounded the corner and turned to begin its journey past the Cape Croker Lighthouse, where family and friends gather each year to witness an annual tradition that honours the man who named the famous ferry.
(Un)Serious People
A couple months ago I got sucked into HBO’s show Succession, a show currently nearing the end of its fourth and final season. The show, allegedly based on Rupert Murdoch (owner of a media empire), features the influential Fox News and the complex relationships he has with his children. Intergenerati
Wingham treated to a night of laughs
The Knights of Columbus Centre in Wingham was filled with laughter and connection this past Saturday, May 6.
Local groups planning upcoming events in Formosa
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual retreat night on Tuesday, May 2. Following mass, Father Emmanuel Azike gave an inspiring talk on the role of men and women in the Catholic Church. A discussion was also held on the role of the CWL within the Catholic Church. CWL members ass
F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team host St. Anne’s
The F.E. Madill Mustangs junior boys’ rugby team hosted St. Anne’s on Thursday, May 4. Despite getting out to an early lead, the Mustangs slipped a bit in the second half as St. Anne’s stormed back for a 22-12 victory.
Morris-Turnberry council passes 2023 budget
Better late than never, Morris-Turnberry council passed its 2023 budget on May 2 after several months of deliberations and waiting for cross-border financials.
Bruce County paramedics to get automated CPR machines
County Coun. Mark Goetz, South Bruce, had a question for Steve Schaus, the county’s director of paramedic services, on whether a new automated CPR machine is something his municipality should be looking at for local firefighters.
Consultant: DGR project could help improve local health care
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met virtually for its monthly meeting on May 4, which featured a presentation on health services and infrastructure in the region and how the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) in South Bruce would impact those services.
County hears how proposed Provincial Policy Statement 2023, Bill 97 affects Planning Act
County councillors heard an informative and in-depth presentation from Sandra Weber, director of planning and development, and Denise Van Amersfoort, manager of planning, regarding the proposed Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2023 and Bill 97 changes to the Planning Act at the May 2 regular Huron
Murdered and missing honoured at historical site, previously original Nawash settlement in what is now Owen Sound
Giche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden Circle, located in Nawash Park, Owen Sound, was once again the backdrop for a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIW2S).
When crime becomes big business
The numbers in the news stories are disturbing – 78 stolen vehicles seized by police in the Great Toronto Area. Apparently, the high-end vehicles such as Range Rovers were on their way to the United Arab Emirates.
Region’s unemployment rate hits 6% in April
The region’s unemployment rate has hit its highest point in more than two years.
Local author releases second book, REFLECTIONS
Reflecting on your past can rouse some serious emotions. From pure joy to utter sadness and every emotion in between, our past has a way of truly shaping us, whether we like it or not.
Masking to remain mandatory in clinical areas at LWHA sites
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) has worked closely with its partners in infection prevention and control to ensure patients, staff, physicians and families/caregivers are safe and protected while in local hospitals.
