From innovative student workshops to art displays and panels, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCMCC) continues to organize events and attractions.
News
Building report shows numbers down for first of 2024 in South Bruce
Chief building official Phil VanHardeveld gave the building report for March, April and May of 2024 during the June 11 meeting of South Bruce council.
Heffer proposes changes to public commentary at council meetings
Reeve Paul Heffer put forth a Notice of Motion at the June 17 regular council meeting to have staff investigate how other municipalities receive public comments during their meetings.
In Line Family Chiropractic present cheque to Saugeen Hospice
WALKERTON – In Line Family Chiropractic staff present $1,425 on June 12, raised during this…
Webster donates $100,000 for Alice Munro Memorial scholarship
When George Webster sold his house in a seller’s market, he didn’t do what most people might do – take a six month sabbatical to Italy, scout out a cottage in Muskoka, do absolutely nothing and enjoy it – he chose to invest in the future, someone else’s, that is.
Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
Local author Deborah Dickson spoke about grief on June 13 at the book signing for her debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight. She also spoke about hope, community, memory, and strength.
Royal Canadian Legion support medical equipment at Wingham Hospital
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is the recipient of a grant in the amount of $18,332 provided by the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation.
Graham’s “Post Alice” puts difficult rural issues centre stage
Playwright Taylor Marie Graham’s production Post Alice had its second run during the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story June 5 - 9 on Blyth’s Harvest Stage.
Township declines to pay for work at Wingham Columbus Centre
The Township of North Huron will not pay for what it calls unauthorized work at the Wingham Columbus Centre Hall after receiving an invoice for $74,145.91 from the hall operators.
Policy to facilitate additional names on firefighter monument approved
A recent death has brought to light the need for a policy to facilitate the addition of names to the North Perth Firefighter Monument, connected to the 2011 tragedy that claimed the lives of two volunteer firefighters.
New online registration for North Huron recreation programs
Effective June 5, North Huron Township will implement a new online registration process for its recreation programs.
Supporters brave storm for Listowel’s ‘Let’s Stuff the Truck’ event
Listowel’s Let’s Stuff The Truck event hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Anglican Church on June 5 saw supporters brave the storm to donate food for the food bank during a patterned shortage during the summer months.
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.
