Marty Bedard, fire chief of the Huron East and North Huron fire departments, provided his annual report to Morris-Turnberry council on July 19.
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Wingham Hospital Auxiliary makes draws
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw on June 27. (Above) The winner of the first prize quilt was Christine McAninch, left, of Bluevale. (Below) The winner of the second prize, a $50 gift certificate from Green’s Meat, was Liam McAninch, left, from Wingham. Both tickets were sold by Karla Gree
Results of local forest studies have Maitland Conservation watershed ecologist concerned
Serious warning signs from local forests in the Maitland Conservation (MC) coverage areas have Watershed Ecologist Erin Gouthro concerned, with more than 80 per cent of the wooded plots showing signs of a “disturbance signal.”
HPPH opens vaccine bookings for young children starting this week
On July 21, the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 vaccine bookings would open for children six months to under five years of age. Parents/caregivers will be able to book an appointment for their eligible children starting on Thursday, July 28.
South Bruce CLC hears reports on local traffic, road impacts of DGR project
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) held a special meeting on July 21 to hear the outcome of the Local Traffic Study Report and the Road Conditions Safety Report.
Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative: 20 years and still growing
What started in the summer of 2002 as a group of 13 goat milk producers is now almost 100 strong, a major player in agriculture, and growing.
South Bruce’s insurance premium increasing by 15 per cent
The Municipality of South Bruce has accepted a proposal to renew its insurance policy, which includes a 15.27 per cent increase over 2021.
Local fly fisherman seeks support from SVCA for Heritage River project
Jack Serre is a man with a mission – to have the five Saugeen Rivers declared a Heritage River.
‘3Nolans’ visit Saugeen Ojibway Nation with message of inspiration for youth
Ted, Jordan, and Brandon Nolan, Indigenous hockey royalty, visited the community in Saugeen First Nations at the James Mason Community Centre on July 21, bringing their message of inspiration to the youth of the Indigenous territory.
Teeswater pool temporarily shut down after pump burns out
On the morning of July 12, pool staff arrived at work to find what Shawnette Crouse, South Bruce’s recreation and facilities manager, called, “a scary situation.”
J. M. McDonald Lumber donates $250,000 to BMGCC project
The Inspiring Our Future Campaign has received its largest support to date with a $250,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) from J. M. McDonald Lumber and the McDonald Family.
Maitland Conservation, Scott family recognize landowners and partners in municipal drain demonstration project
“This is a legacy that will carry on for generations,” said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson during a celebration at the Scott Farm on Nature Centre Road just outside of Belgrave.
Howick Cruise Night honours two beloved local residents
The Howick Community Centre parking lot was beyond packed with car enthusiasts showing off their prized possessions. The Cruise Night on July 8 put on by the Huron County Cruisers was in memory of two members who passed recently – Marion Feldskov and Bonnie Whitehead. The event drew well over 200 ve
Huron-Kinloss council presented with draft trailer bylaw
Many residents of Huron-Kinloss have concerns about a recently proposed bylaw which would regulate the parking of trailers in residential areas.
Huron County to participate in 2023 Feast on the Farm event
Vicki Lass, director of economic development for Huron County, presented a report to county council last week on the department’s plans for its strategic direction, including a partnership with the Culinary Tourism Alliance to be a host destination for one of their Feast on the Farm events in 2023.
