Although things have started slowing down a bit after what Mayor Chris Peabody called the “torrid” start to the year, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.
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Brockton won’t be participating in FoodCycler pilot
Brockton will not be participating in the FoodCycler pilot program through the Municipal Innovation Council.
IN PHOTOS: Brockton Family Day 2023
The Walkerton arena was a hive of activity on Monday, Feb. 20, hosting numerous Family Day activities.
Maitland Conservation welcomes new board members, outlines key priorities
Maitland Conservation (MC) held its 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 15 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, welcoming new and past members, local dignitaries, and visitors in attendance to hear about upcoming plans and ongoing conservation efforts.
SVCA directors hear reports on risk management, user fees, source protection
The Feb. 16 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at the Formosa offices included presentations by Glenn Sheppard of Marsh Insurance, Sean-Michael Stephen of Watson and Associates Ltd. (user fee review), Laura Molson – SVCA manager of corporate services, and
Bruce County approves severance in Huron-Kinloss
The Feb. 16 meeting of the county’s planning and development committee was one of the rare occasions when the committee voted against a staff recommendation.
Huron County council explores current job market
Lara Vanstone, director of human resources for Huron County, provided county council with an in-depth report looking into today’s job market, including trends that have emerged since the COVID pandemic drastically changed the way people work.
Adrenaline to the rescue
I started writing these with columns, entitled My Voyage with Dementia, back in 2017. I have written one every other week for the last five years. I would like to say that dementia has changed from a “terminal” disease to a “treatable disease,” but that is not the case. As a matter of fact, it hasn’
Being first isn’t always best
As our friends on the Crave TV show Letterkenny like to say, “Bad gas travels fast in a small town.”
‘No agreement has been reached’
The Township of North Huron held an in-camera (closed) session on Feb. 17 to discuss the ongoing negotiations with a prospective buyer of the municipally-owned portion of the land earmarked for a new subdivision called Hutton Heights.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary hosts Valentine’s draw
The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital made the draw for a Valentine’s basket of wine and chocolates on Feb. 14. Jean Culliton of Teeswater is the happy winner and was presented with her prize by Marj Cook, hospital auxiliary member.
Wingham Historical Society holds first meeting, Feb. 15
A newly-formed Wingham Historical Society held its first meeting on Feb. 15 at the Alice Munro Library.
South Bruce to fill vacant seat by appointment
The vacant Mildmay-Carrick Ward councillor seat in South Bruce will be filled by appointment.
Wingham BIA holds AGM
Wingham’s Business Improvement Association (BIA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 in the Knights of Columbus Lounge at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
