On Nov. 17, the Township of North Huron announced with MPP Lisa Thompson that they will be receiving funding in the amount of $34,636 through the Rural Economic Development Program. The funding will be used for the North Huron Cruickshank Park lighting and main street revitalization. Pictured is Nor
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North Huron council passes amended 2024 fees and charges bylaw
The Wingham Town Hall Theatre filled up quickly for the Nov. 20 North Huron council meeting, where councillors were set to vote on the 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw.
‘It’s an eye opener’
Council appeared to be pleased with the results of the recent Food Cycler pilot project in the municipality.
South Bruce awards tender for curbside garbage collection
Council has elected to remain with its current curbside garbage collection provider.
Residents ask council to reconsider Filsinger Drain project
Two residents who own property serviced by the Filsinger Drain have asked council to reconsider moving forward with the project.
Removal of temporary bridge in Paisley has begun
Removal of the temporary bridge in Paisley is underway.
Bruce County’s long-term care homes implement new technology
Earlier this month, Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody visited Gateway Haven long-term care home in Wiarton for a tour and new technology demonstration.
‘Food for Fines’ returns to local libraries
Last week, the Bruce County Public Library announced its participation in two innovative programs this holiday season that are open to public support: Food for Fines and the Tree of Warmth.
Community Foundation Grey Bruce grants $191K across region
The Community Foundation Grey Bruce is congratulating 35 organizations that are receiving grant dollars through the fall community grants and 2023 capital grant applications; $191,000 will support charitable programs and capital projects right across the region this fall and into 2024.
Three intersections approved for all-way-stop signage
Bruce County council has approved new stop signs for three intersections – Bruce Road 19 and Bruce Road 30/Sideroad 30 N (on the border between Brockton and Arran-Elderslie), Bruce Road 1 and Concession 20/Baseline Road North (Brockton), and Bruce Road 13 and Bryant Street/Oliphant Way (South Bruce
SHHS girls’ hockey team compete in Listowel tourney
The Walkerton Sacred Heart Catholic High School Crusaders took part in Listowel DSS’s Lightning Girls’ Hockey Early Bird Classic on Nov. 15, including a preliminary round matchup against the Kincardine DSS Knights last Wednesday morning (pictured). Scared Heart would drop the game 3-1, and KDSS woul
Walkerton U18 Rep Capitals play in Regional Silver Stick Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals went 2-1-0 at the U18 Silver Stick tournament last week. The team started off with a 3-0 win over the Tavistock Titans on Nov. 12, before falling 2-1 to the Minto Mad Dogs on Nov. 14. They regained themselves with a 4-1 win over the South Grey Spartans. Their record carried th
Thundercats hand Coyotes first loss of OEHL season
The Durham Thundercats handed the Creemore Coyotes its first loss of the season on Friday night, and in exciting fashion.
Bulldogs clip Capitals in lone weekend action
The Walkerton Capitals were unable to cash in on a pair of valuable points up for grabs in their lone PJHL Pollock Division tilt last weekend, falling to the Kincardine Bulldogs 3-2 on Nov. 19.
Optimist Holiday House Tour features a wealth of decorating ideas
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club’s Holiday House Tour on Nov. 17 and 18 featured a seven beautifully-decorated homes that showcased the efforts of local decorating experts. The homes included both old and new, including a group in Westwood Estates. Proceeds from the event go to furthering th
