The Sacred Heart School community in Wingham has come together to help one of its families who lost its home to a fire over the weekend.
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Meeting for proposed Wingham Historical Society to be held Feb. 15
One local resident is hoping to form a new group to aid in preserving Wingham’s history.
North Huron council receives over 40 letters about budget deliberations
North Huron council received so many letters from community members regarding current budget deliberations that they had to be presented in a spreadsheet.
Stalingrad
Eighty years ago today, the bloodiest battle in human history came to an end.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
Walkerton Capitals continue to struggle to find the win column
In PJHL North Pollock Division action, the Walkerton Capitals added two more losses to their record, as management continues to make changes both behind the bench and to the lineup.
Bruce County Museum hosts special presentation for Black History Month
To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a special presentation about the work that led to the recognition of more than 1,200 people buried in unmarked graves in Owen Sound’s Potter’s Field, with guest speakers Dorothy Abbott of the Grey Cou
Helping families from Ukraine
The Hanover Senior Citizens Friendship Centre was the scene of a special fundraiser recently, including a meal featuring delicious Ukrainian-style foods and a silent auction to assist people who have fled the Ukraine and come to this area. From the left are Nina Zwart, chair of the Ukrainian Friends
Bruce County sends letter to province regarding lack of consultation on Bill 23
County council is sending a letter to the province, local MPPs and the county’s member municipalities regarding the lack of consultation on Bill 23.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
News from the Walkerton Library
Take your chances on a literary ‘blind date’ during the month of February.
Wiarton women on strike, demand pay in cash
In Bruce County’s pioneer days women were restricted to traditional jobs, like homemaking and teaching (but only if unmarried).
Walkerton Kinsmen make donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Walkerton Kinsmen were pleased to present two cheques to Saugeen Hospice at their regular Kin meeting on Jan. 23. The $2,200 contribution included $2,000 from the profits of the Kinsmen Casino Night and Raffle Draw held in the spring of 2022, and $200 donated in memory of Kinsmen who passed away
Bruce County conducting study on public transit
Public transit may not be viable in the south part of Bruce County, but it’s a different story in the northern part.
Addiction, mental health major topics of discussion at board of health meeting
The overall health of residents of Grey-Bruce was the subject of a presentation at the Jan. 31 meeting of the board of health by Dr. Rim Zayed on the Health Status Report.
