North Huron council held its first meeting inside the new council chambers on Jan. 12. The new council chambers are located at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre (271 Francis St. in Wingham). Township officials say the new location improves accessibility and functionality. Those wishing to at
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North Huron council approves 2024 budget in principle
Director of Finance Chris Townes presented the second draft of North Huron’s 2024 budget on Jan. 12. This budget meeting was the first meeting to be held in the new council chambers, located at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, 271 Francis St. in Wingham.
Record year for construction values, building permit fees in South Bruce
The South Bruce building department experienced a record year for construction values and building permit fees in 2023, according to a report.
Ontario Court of Justice sides with Saugeen Conservation in West Grey case
The Ontario Court of Justice in December 2023 ruled against a landowner in West Grey.
Bruce County amends budget to reflect additional revenue
Bruce County took a conservative approach when it came to estimating revenue for the 2024 budget. Now that the exact numbers are available, the county has amended the budget accordingly.
Walkerton U11 LL#2 squad falls to Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL#2 squad travelled to Palmerston last Thursday to take on the Minto Mad Dogs. Despite some quality offensive chances, the Capitals were outscored 6-2.
Caps rebound from blowout with win over Hawks
Twenty-four hours after absorbing their worst loss of the 2023-24 PJHL season, the Walkerton Capitals found a way to rebound with a 3-2 road win over the Mitchell Hawks.
Public Health: Increase in Influenza A cases in Grey-Bruce means get your flu shot
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week ‘a gem of a conference’
The opportunity to network with fellow producers, chat with friends you haven’t seen for a while, enjoy those famous Farmers’ Week meals, take in a busy trade show and learn from speakers who include people with national and international reputations, as well as local agribusiness experts discussing
Grey Bruce Singers announce new music director, accompanist
The Grey Bruce Singers have announced the appointment of a new music director and accompanist.
Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival returning to Walkerton
The Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival returns this coming April, celebrating its 40th year of music making.
Building Bridges showcased on Walkerton Art Wall
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to showcase Building Bridges, a special multimedia project which includes 18 beautiful art pieces along with compelling interviews with Bruce-Grey seniors.
Government bureaucracy is out of control – and Canadians are paying the price
If you asked most Canadians if this country needs more bureaucrats, they’d probably say no.
Is it time to start screaming yet?
Looking at the numbers for housing sales makes one’s digestive system feel a bit like being on a ride at the fair that goes up, and up and… ever so slowly… up a bit more.
Fun with words
It has been said throughout the years that the English language is one of the hardest to learn. Those of us who speak the language, for the most part, think it is easy – most of the time, anyway.
