The Blyth Festival hosted a dedication ceremony Aug. 3 at the Bainton Gallery.
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Area politicians push for respect from province on health care issues
A push from Bruce County council to have the province reconcile its approach to health care in this area with the region’s importance to Ontario’s economy and social fabric is garnering support from local municipalities.
Community Liaison Committee to learn about safety Aug. 8
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) will be holding its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on August 8 at 7 p.m over Zoom.
Board of health endorses motion calling for increase in OW and ODSP support
The Grey Bruce Public Health board of directors started their July meeting with discussion on a piece of correspondence about advocating for a better income for vulnerable citizens, with the recommendations to endorse.
Perth County deals with delayed vehicle delivery in purchase of ambulance, plow truck
The county’s paramedic services department is slated to purchase a new ambulance next year, however to get ahead of delays, staff asked to purchase the vehicle this year, with the hope of delivery in 2025.
Mayor to meet with Bruce Power officals
Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County and mayor of Brockton, has had a busy weekend of celebrations – Cargill Homecoming 2024, and the Holmdale Rodeo.
Listowel YFC raises over $800 to send kids to camp
The YFC Youth Centre in Listowel held a lemonade stand fundraiser on July 23 to help send kids to camp.
Local hospitals receive $3,822,936
The Ontario government is investing $3,822,936 into local hospitals in Huron County to deliver faster and more connected care.
Christian peace and love in an age of unrest
The world today does not seem very peaceful. That seems pretty obvious. From civil war in south America to carnage in Ukraine and Palestine, the world is in fact anything but peaceful.
The Trials of Maggie Pollock will make you a believer
Blyth Festival Theatre’s latest stage performance, The Trials of Maggie Pollock, is based on an unusual trial that took place at the Goderich courthouse in 1920, one where the accused was convicted of witchcraft.
Martin Duif headed to Zürich for World Championships
Martin Duif is back on the road. He was recently selected for a Cycling Canada project and will be travelling to Zürich, Switzerland in September for the World Championships in paracycling.
Walkerton Library euchre results
WALKERTON – Euchre results for Wednesday, July 31 at the Walkerton Library were: Linda Simkins…
County cancels grant program, reinvests money into AEDs
Council previously directed staff to determine the viability of the Cultivating Opportunity grant program, and at the Aug. 1 meeting it was decided that the money associated would be reinvested into the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Police looking for suspects in a North Perth theft
The Perth County OPP is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.
South Bruce OPP arrest wanted person in Culross
CULROSS – South Bruce OPP have arrested a 31-year-old from Kincardine, who was wanted by police.…