Playoffs continue for Wingham minor hockey teams this week, including ongoing undefeated streaks for two squads: the U11 Wingham Girls C squad and the U18 Local League Ironmen.
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Huron-Perth now ‘area of concern’ for measles cases
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has identified six lab-confirmed cases of measles in Huron and Perth, with more cases pending lab results.
Tickets available for the Country Towne Players’ spring production Squabbles
The County Towne Players are well into rehearsals for their Spring production of Marshall Karp’s Squabbles.
Alive and well – how do they survive?
Unsurprisingly, many wildlife species in this area leave when the cold weather blows in. Of course, that goes for the two-legged occupants as well.
Bruce County’s Loney named in top ‘40 Under 40’ in economic development
Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s economic development manager, is congratulated by Warden Luke Charbonneau at the March 6 meeting of council.
NWMO absence noted as a challenge in strategic plan meeting
South Bruce Council took a look to the future on March 4, considering exactly what would be required to make the municipality a success in a strategic planning activity.
Energy transition initiative launched
Bruce County’s economic development team has announced a new support for local businesses adopting cleaner energy practices. The Energy Transition Initiative launched March 4.
Wingham Community Garden given notice, seeking new location
For thirteen years, the Wingham Community Garden and Orchard has produced fresh vegetables and fruit for the North Huron Community Food Share and the Salvation Army thanks to the generosity of the Maitland River Community Church (land) and Libro Credit Union (water).
Capitals announce new general manager for 2025-2026 season
The 2025-2026 season will be a year of change for the Walkerton Capitals, according to team president James Lang, though that doesn’t mean there won’t be a number of familiar faces.
Walkerton Kinsmen provide assist to violin students
The Kinsmen Club of Walkerton has made a donation to help reduce barriers to professional violin lessons for local elementary students.
The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story shuts its doors, does not cite reason
On Feb. 27, the committee for the Alice Munro Festival Of the Short Story announced they had “unanimously decided to bring the festival to a close in 2025,” but remains quiet as to why.
Ironmen look to new coach, players for upcoming 2025-26 season
General Manager and Head Coach Chad Haggitt said the team’s season didn’t end exactly how he would have liked, but it marked a year of change.
Brockton receives Cargill Homecoming funds
Representatives of Cargill Homecoming committee recently presented several cheques to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody, who was representing the municipality.
Shrove Supper at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church
SHROVE SUPPER – St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church held its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake…
F.E. Madill hosts Living Library
F.E. Madill’s second Living Library event gathered students from all grade levels to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.
