Bruce County is encouraged by the provincial budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
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Catholic school board launches international education program
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) announced in March the launch of an International Student Program, which will welcome students for the 2024-25 academic year.
Court of Appeal’s ATV decision has disturbing implications
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has disturbing implications for owners of such vehicles as ATVs.
Two local musicians set to launch new CD as fundraiser for ‘Homes for Heroes’ foundation
Pat McNinch and Tom Traversy have been using their musical talents and military connections to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country, and who desperately need a helping hand.
Province releases 2023 public sector salary list
Caroline Mulroney, president of the Treasury Board, issued a statement on March 28 regarding the release of public sector salaries from last year.
Halt all hiring – immediate fix for reining in unchecked gov’t bureaucracy
Most Canadians would not be surprised to learn there are way too many civil servants in Ottawa.
Changes to masking requirement at LWHA
Effective March 27, 2024, masks will be welcome, but no longer required in most clinical area throughout local hospitals.
AMDSB Student Senate hosts e-waste drop off to celebrate Earth Week
Student senators from the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are raising awareness about e-waste and the need to properly recycle electronic devices.
Referendum question goes before council
South Bruce council held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2. The single item on the open session agenda was the clerk’s report on the byelection question for the ballot on NWMO’s site selection.
Memories of Wingham: Marjorie McKay
This is the ninth part in a series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. Marjory McKay is a life-long resident of Wingham who spent many years as an RPN, working in nursing homes. She still lives on her own at 82 years old.
MC board approves 2024 Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy and Sequestration initiatives
Maitland Conservation continues its Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy after receiving a joint report from General Manager Phil Beard and Stewart Locke, conservation areas coordinator.
Vance Fund grants $85,260 to hospital CT campaign
The Leland and Thora Vance Fund is carrying on the Vances’ legacy of generous community support with a donation of $85,260 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation. The funds will go towards the ‘Caring Together’ campaign for a CT scanner.
Blyth Festival Gallery season starting with Huron and Perth County Student show
The Blyth Festival Gallery Committee is pleased to introduce the 2024 season starting on Saturday, April 6 with the Huron and Perth County Student show.
The tragic case of ‘Typhoid Mary’
After nearly three years of largely pandemic-related writing from early 2020 to late 2022, you’d think I’d be worn out on the subject of disease.
Nuclear Innovation Institute names Jessica Linthorne as interim CEO
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to announce that Jessica Linthorne has been appointed interim CEO.
