Council has approved a request, with provisions, from a Teeswater business looking for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow outdoor wedding ceremonies in the residential – low density zone.
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South Bruce approves changes to building permit fees
Building permit fees in South Bruce will increase as of Jan. 1.
State of emergency to remain in place on Saugeen until overdose rates stabilize
The Ogimaa (Chief) of Saugeen, Conrad Ritchie, updated community members on Dec. 16 regarding the recent declaration putting the small community into a state of emergency.
Heffer: Bill 23 won’t impact M-T ‘as much as some others’
Council received a brief overview of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Wingham Ironmen U15LL squad tops Predators 7-2
The Wingham U15 LL squad was in a goal-scoring mood on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Perth East Recreation Complex in Milverton, routing the Central Perth Predators, 7-2.
Ironmen blank Hawks, fall to Pats in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen continue to play at a high level as the 2022 portion of their schedule draws to a close, earning a win and a loss last weekend against the two opponents they’re chasing in the PJHL North Pollock Division standings.
Stephens: Conservation authorities ‘need to be at the table’ in changes to planning, development regulations
Bill 23 has been discussed extensively at local municipal council meetings and at the county level. The long-term effect at this point is largely unknown. However, its impact on the province’s conservation authorities promises to be profound.
Wingham Salvation Army hosts annual Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus stopped by the Wingham Salvation Army for breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 17.
United Way Perth-Huron marks campaign milestone
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the organization has achieved 50 per cent of its 2022-23 campaign mark, with a total of $1,184,389 raised so far toward the overall goal of $2,289,671.
Scavenger hunt at Wingham library
Scarlett Montgomery, 6, was having great fun at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 16, participating in a Christmas Scavenger Hunt. The event is part of the library’s drop-in events scheduled throughout the month.
Singh family gives back to the community with giveaway at Wingham library
Gurpreet and Harpreet Singh wanted to give back to the community that has warmly embraced them since they moved to Wingham and purchased the Circle K convenience store on Josephine Street.
Riverside Apartments set to renew construction in the spring
Riverside Apartments’ goal is to resume construction in the spring, according to co-owners Brock Hodgins and Jonathan Eelman.
South Bruce council to discuss allowing backyard chickens
A report will be coming to a future South Bruce council meeting about the possibility of allowing a small hen house on a residential property in an urban setting.
South Bruce council approves DGR hosting agreement framework
After much discussion by members of council, South Bruce will move forward with negotiating a hosting agreement with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) for its proposed deep geological repository (DGR) project near Teeswater.
Morris-Turnberry council approves Official Plan amendments
Council approved the proposed amendments to the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan that were presented during a public meeting last month.
