Brockton took the extreme measure of bypassing the usual rezoning process and seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order to rezone some industrial land – of which it has a surplus – for residential use. The MZO ended up being approved in November 2022.
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Brockton council discusses possibility of crosswalk for Robinson Street
Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
Brockton will be represented on Finland DGR tour
A major topic of discussion at Brockton’s April 11 council meeting was the upcoming visit to Finland’s deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel.
‘If you don’t notice it, I’ve done my job well’
When it comes to movies and television shows, there are several cogs that make the machine work – the actors, directors, makeup, soundtrack, sets and writing – but one of the often forgotten and underappreciated cogs is props.
Local curlers struggle at mixed provincials
A pair of local curlers did not have the results they were looking for over the weekend at the Ontario Mixed Curling Championships.
Mustangs to host annual free skate, April 23
The Upper Maitland Mustangs are offering a unique opportunity to local girls looking to try hockey on for size during the organization’s annual free skate on April 23 in Listowel.
Wingham Golf Club enjoys early season opener
Last week’s sunny skies and temperatures in the mid twenties allowed golfers to get back on area courses a little earlier than expected this year, including the Wingham Golf and Curling Club.
Wingham oncology clinic’s patients are more than just numbers
A diagnosis of any type of cancer can be a frightening experience full of unknowns, unfamiliar doctors, and medications that can make you feel very ill.
‘Let them eat brioche’
One of the more popular items in the recent federal budget was the so-called grocery rebate, to help families being hit with grocery prices that are rising at an annual rate of 10 per cent or more.
‘I funny’
Last Friday, the crew at Midwestern Newspapers did something we rarely do – take a few moments to sit down, enjoy each other’s company and pat ourselves on the back.
Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates coming to Wingham
Several Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates will be coming to Wingham later this month to speak to Huron-Bruce supporters.
North Huron Town Hall renos near completion
Upgrades to the North Huron Town Hall in Wingham are nearing completion, after a short break for winter weather.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance focuses on recruitment
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance is continuing its work on health-care recruitment. At its most recent board of directors meeting, the board took time to focus on its efforts on nurse and physician recruitment.
Midwestern Newspapers picks up seven first-place honours at OCNA Awards
Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.
