A hacked list of donors shows nearly 90 people associated with local postal codes donated to the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa, raising over $15,000 through the Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
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Green Button initiative puts power into the hands of electricity users
Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, joined Energy Minister Todd Smith and Westario Power officials on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Best Western Plus in Walkerton for a preview of the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses across Huron,
Mask mandates to be lifted in schools, public settings simultaneously: Moore
TORONTO – As Ontario moves towards lifting mask mandates in public settings, the province’s top…
North Huron hires new chief building official/bylaw enforcement officer
After months of searching, North Huron has found a chief building official (CBO)/bylaw enforcement officer to fill the position.
Trudeau revokes use of Emergencies Act
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will be revoking a declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act, imposed 10 days ago in response to cross-border blockades and an occupation of downtown Ottawa protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
POW-NNW presents 1,697 names on petition, presentation cut short by procedural bylaw
Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste (POW-NNW) revisited council on Feb. 8 to present a petition of 1,697 names requesting council commit to a referendum at the next municipal election in October of this year.
NWMO makes large donation to Bruce County Library’s bookmobile campaign
The Bruce County Public Library is now closer than ever to bringing their bookmobile project to Bruce County residents, thanks to a generous donation of $50,000 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
New Millennium Quilters Guild welcomes guest speaker Gloria Loughman from Australia
On Feb. 15, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) welcomed guest speaker Gloria Loughman, from Victoria, Australian.
Emergencies Act architect Perrin Beatty reflects on first use of legislation
It’s Nov. 16, 1987, Brian Mulroney is Canada’s prime minister, and in the House of Commons stands defence minister Perrin Beatty.
Wingham Ironmen docked points for use of ineligible player
The results of a Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) investigation have taken points away from the Wingham Ironmen in the Pollock Division standings.
Belmore Community Centre fighting to stay open after losing more than $224,000 due to COVID closures
Although the village of Belmore borders three municipalities, it does not rely on municipal support to sustain its community centre, making it perhaps the only of this kind in the region.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority develops inventory of programs and services
Conservation authorities across the province are required to develop and deliver an inventory of programs and services by the end of February 2022.
Matt Duncan elected chair of Maitland Conservation board
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 via Zoom. They elected a new chair, vice-chair, and second vice-chair to the board of directors.
Maitland Conservation Foundation seeking donations, volunteers for 2022 fundraising campaigns
The beauty of nature inspires many activities in the great outdoors, like family picnics, photography, fishing, and boating on the many waterways, forests, and campgrounds in this area.
NWMO announces property value protection program
A recent announcement from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) says that property values in the vicinity of the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) will be protected if South Bruce is selected.
