Maitland Conservation (MC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Feb. 14 at the Wroxeter Community Hall, with several local dignitaries in attendance to celebrate partnerships and collaborations across the watershed, observe staff milestones and elect the 2024 board of directors.
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South Bruce council approves rezoning, OP amendment for 176-unit residential development
A Mildmay development of 176 condominium units in a range of formats, from single-detached to apartments, is a step closer, following the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council.
Piece of the past: 100 years ago Wingham Advance-Times was born out of amalgamation
On Feb. 28, 1924 the Wingham Advance published a brief memo on its front page stating, “Mr. John Joynt, M. P. P. has purchased the Wingham Times and A. G. Smith publisher of the Advance has in turn purchased it from him.”
Mitchell ousts Madill senior boys from Huron-Perth basketball playoffs
The F.E. Madill senior boys’ basketball team had a raucous crowd on their side for the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff semifinals, but home court advantage ultimately didn’t play a factor in a 73-40 loss to the Mitchell Blue Devils on Feb. 14.
Finally, home from the hospital
In November/December we were in the hospital for verification of an autoimmune disease known as Dermatomyositis (DM). The melanomas that they found in my body in the hospital were considered as being a ‘trigger’ for the formation of this autoimmune disease.
Cyclones clinch top seed in Midwest
The Listowel Cyclones have achieved a great deal of success over the course of the 2023-24 GOJHL regular season, none bigger to date than securing the top seed in the Midwestern Conference this past weekend.
Have a blessed Lent
As I write this, it is Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and I just walked to work because I am giving up unnecessary use of my car for Lent.
Bruce Stainton, Green Team honoured at BIA AGM
Bruce Stainton received a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wingham BIA during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Feb 15.
Pieces of the Past: A history of Prohibition in Perth County
The Temperance Act, also known as the Scott Act, was introduced in Canada in 1878. The Act gave local governments the power to ban the sale of alcohol. By 1917, the sale of alcohol had been prohibited by provincial governments across the country, with the exception of Quebec.
Ironmen to face Bulldogs in first round of Pollock playoffs
The Wingham Ironmen wrapped their 2023-24 regular season home schedule with a pair of losses at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex this past weekend.
Brockton mourns the loss of longtime mayor David Thomson
Mayor Chris Peabody served his first term of office in 2000, with longtime mayor David Thomson at the helm.
Perth County council approves 2024 budget, 12.31% levy increase
Council approved the 2024 budget, presented by Perth County’s Manager of Finance/Treasurer Corey Bridges, on Feb. 15.
Bluewater District School Board seeks public feedback on 2024-25 budget
Bluewater District School Board is seeking public feedback as part of the annual budget planning process.
Live History brings local heritage to life at Bruce County museum this Family Day
This Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19), visitors to the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will see history come to life through interactive live theatre shows by the award-winning theatre company, Live History.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: Nursing shortage continues to cause temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Nancy Shaw reported at the Feb. 7 board meeting that staffing pressures continue, as they do right across the province.
