South Bruce’s Mayor Mark Goetz visited Hillcrest Central School in Teeswater to read a book by a Bruce County author on Friday, Jan. 27 as part of Literacy Week. Goetz visited several classrooms, including the Grade 1/2 class in the photo provided, and read The Truck Got Stuck by South Bruce Peninsu
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Gallant: 2022 a ‘busy year’ for South Bruce Fire Rescue Service
Fire Chief Guy Gallant says 2022 was a busy year for the South Bruce Fire Rescue Service.
Morris-Turnberry sees growth in building permit fees in 2022
In some ways, 2022 was a record-year for building activity in Morris-Turnberry.
Adam Street project costs increase by $1M
The Adam Street dam project in Mildmay is going to cost more than anticipated.
Teeswater-Culross Horticultural Society, South Bruce meet to discuss flower, watering concerns
It appears the Municipality of South Bruce and the Teeswater-Culross Horticultural Society (TCHS) have come to an agreement on how the hanging baskets the TCHS purchases for downtown Teeswater each year will be maintained.
Howson Dam and Pond Citizens Committee chairperson reacts to budget talks
Rennie Alexander, chairperson for the Howson Dam and Pond Citizens Committee, expressed his frustrations with North Huron council when asked for a reaction to the recent budget talks and the recent contract awarded to Roubos Farm Services Ltd. for $1,036,777.60 to remove the Howson Dam.
Morris-Turnberry council gets first look at 2023 budget
Council got its first look at the 2023 budget last Wednesday, with the general opinion being it could have been a lot worse than presented.
Walkerton Capitals name Chad Haggitt head coach for remainder of season
The Walkerton Junior Capitals have named a new head coach.
Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated
The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Howick’s new fire chief gets candid about the high-profile position
At the Township of Howick council meeting on Oct. 18, 2022, Reeve Doug Harding presented Josh Kestner with the Fire Chief epaulets. Having been in the new gig for three months now, the Wingham Advance Times sat down with Chief Kestner to see how he is faring in the job.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary holds draw for iPad, gift card
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary recently made a draw for their fundraiser. The first prize was an iPad and the second prize was a gift card from Foodland.
Fasting, the hospital way
I do not suggest fasting to lose weight. If you wanted to try fasting, it can succeed but should be done under doctor supervision.
Museum decision disappointing, but not the end of the world
As someone who likes to walk down memory lane at times, museums and archives are a great resource to have at your fingertips – especially locally.
Huron County successful in second round of Tourism Relief Funding
Rick Sickinger, economic development officer for Huron County, presented a report to county councillors on Jan. 18 informing them of the economic development department’s successful application to the second round of Tourism Relief Funding, which will provide funds to begin the launch of a new maple
McNeil appointed chair of Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
Huron County Warden Glen McNeil has been appointed chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC).
