On Aug. 31, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, announced that children aged five to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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South Bruce council approves rezoning application
Council approved a rezoning bylaw amendment from Ron Groen to add a temporary, portable dwelling to his farm to house workers shared with a neighbouring farm.
NWMO vice-president updates South Bruce council
Lise Morton, vice-president of site selection for the NWMO’s proposed deep geological repository (DGR), provided an update to South Bruce council, reiterating updates provided to the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) and providing comments on the recent deadline extension for site selection.
South Bruce council takes care of business before lame duck period
South Bruce council officially entered into a “lame duck” period on Aug. 23 to await the upcoming municipal election.
Two contest for Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador crown
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre.
Chippewas of Saugeen elect new chief, council
The Chippewas of Saugeen held their general election on Aug. 26, voting in a new chief and council.
Confidence in Safety report revisited, CLC learns more about local geology
The Community Liaison Committee (CLC) received a more in-depth presentation about the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Confidence in Safety report released in June 2022.
Co-operators donate to Northern Huron Connection Centre capital campaign
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is launching a capital campaign to raise funds for the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) and celebrating the generosity of Co-operators’ Brett W. Lammie & Associates Inc. in supporting UWPH’s efforts on behalf of vulnerable people in northern Huron.
Wingham U11 wins Tri-County Championship
Wingham’s U11 team won the A-Side championships at the 2022 Tri-County year-end ball tournament hosted in Benmiller.
HPCDSB invests $2.3 million into ventilation systems
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in an Aug. 31 media release that $4.1 million of capital investments will be completed in the Huron-Perth communities.
Local designer recognized by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
Later this month, Karan Barton will make yet another trip to New York City as she has again been selected as one of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine’s (BHG) Stylemakers.
Italian author dies in Canada, fulfilling his life’s destiny
Soldiers from Neyaashiinigmiing (Cape Croker) and Saukiing Anishnaabekiing (Saugeen) who fought in the Second World War are among the numerous Indigenous people from Canada and the United States highlighted in Matteo Incerti’s novel.
Wingham BIA volunteers thanked
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Guitar raffle at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada Research
Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC) volunteers attended the Lucknow’s Music in the Fields festival held over three days in August, raising funds for much-needed research by holding a raffle for a new guitar signed by all of the performers participating in the event.
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields in photos
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