Effective June 5, North Huron Township will implement a new online registration process for its recreation programs.
Wingham Advance Times
Remembering humble beginnings
I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development.
Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools unveil lifeguard team
The Mildmay and Teeswater swimming pools have unveiled their lifeguard team for the coming swim season.
Downtown revitalization success ‘a good problem to have’: deputy mayor
The May 14 meeting of South Bruce council included a report from Rhonda Niesen, economic development officer on a couple of initiatives that have the potential to attract a lot more shoppers to South Bruce – and keep them coming back.
Howick council approves construction of new broiler barn
HOWICK – Council here approved application MV01-2024 to reduce the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS) from 535ft to 450ft for the construction of a new broiler barn for Tim and Cheryl Mulder.
Wingham BIA is ‘painting the town’
In preparation for homecoming the Wingham BIA is “painting the town”!
Regional unemployment rate dropped in May
In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continued to decrease by 0.5 percentage points to 3 per cent.
Local resolution endorsed for annual meeting of Local Public Health Agencies
A local resolution has been proposed and endorsed by the board for consideration at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 6.
Modernization funding used to install new VPN firewall at Howick Fire Station
Council here approved the use of modernization grant funding at its June 4 meeting to purchase a VPN firewall for the Howick Fire Station in the amount of $1,306.85.
Howick to hire full-time recreation operator
Howick Council recently approved the full-time recreation operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.
Peabody seeks seat on AMO county caucus
Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) has asked for Bruce County council’s support in seeking a seat on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ county caucus. It would be for a two-year term.
Lisa Thompson named minister of rural affairs
MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.
Howick to hire full-time recreation operator
The council of the Township of Howick recently approved a full-time Recreation Operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.
Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding for new benches, garbage bins
Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.
Formosa recreation centre welcomes June with Spring Fling Dance
Formosa Lions sponsored the second ever Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, June 1 at the Formosa recreation centre, featuring drinks, dancing and a live band.
