GREY-BRUCE - Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is recommending families in western Ontario, including in Grey-Bruce, seek earlier measles vaccination for babies and children under five as the area continues to record cases of the airborne virus.
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In and around local bakeries through Perth County’s history
Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…
Less than 10 cases of measles found in Grey-Bruce
GREY-BRUCE - Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, told members of the Grey-Bruce board of health that there have been “less than 10 cases” of measles in Grey-Bruce. Most students have been vaccinated.
John Diefenbaker school victorious at third-annual NII Science Olympics
HANOVER - Victory belongs to Hanover’s John Diefenbaker Senior School (JDSS), as four students emerged triumphant at this year’s Science Olympics—hosted by the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII)—mastering a series of inventive science-based tasks and earning top honours at Friday’s competition.
Indigenous Student Forum 2025 held at Outdoor Education Centre
BRUCE COUNTY - A bit of rain and cloud cover could hardly hamper student engagement at this year’s Indigenous Student Forum at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre.
Bursaries, scholarships support tomorrow’s farmers
Agriculture is arguably among the most important industries we have. Not only is it one of the…
Atwood United Church hosts multiple fundraising events
ATWOOD – The Atwood United Church has been busy with fundraising events this past month with the…
Report reveals majority of secondary students not hitting ministry attendance standard
SEAFORTH - In follow-up to a previous report presented to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on Jan. 28 regarding elementary school student attendance, trustees again reviewed data regarding secondary student attendance at the April 22 meeting.
Sports: a favourite past-time for Community Living’s Zimmerman
Bill Zimmerman cuts grass, shovels snow and volunteers at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex thanks to the connections and support of Community Living Wingham.
Formosa Lions annual Mother’s Day breakfast
FORMOSA - Formosa Lions held their annual Mother’s Day breakfast at the Formosa Memorial Hall on May 11. All proceeds went towards Saugeen hospice.
Wightman Telecom donates to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation
LISTOWEL – Wightman Telecom recently made a donation to the Listowel Memorial Hospital…
Jan’s Danceshop students showcase talents at several local events
WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.
Emergency services respond to May 12 drowning in Saugeen River
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On May 12, at 1:31 p.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a person in distress in the Saugeen River in Paisley.
Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them
During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.
Oasis 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support the Humane Society of KWSP
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently launched an Oasis 50/50 Raffle.
