May 8, 2024 was this year’s McHappy Day.
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Ontario Senior Games attracts record numbers
Organizers of the Ontario Senior Games crokinole event in Teeswater May 10 say there were a record number of participants – 28 players.
Cyclones claim Sutherland Cup
The Listowel Cyclones captured the second Sutherland Cup in team history with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in game five of the final series, sparking a massive celebration among a capacity crowd at the Steve Kerr Memorial Arena on Sunday night.
Peabody: County asked to recognize Bruce Road 19 as ‘Highway for Peace’
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, commented on one item of note on the agenda for the May 16 meeting of county council.
Catholic school board appoints Karyn Bruneel director of education
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board recently issued a press release to announce the appointment of Karyn Bruneel as the new director of education, effective Aug. 1.
In Line Family Chiropractic celebrates 30th anniversary
The office of In Line Family Chiropractic in Walkerton took on an unusually festive appearance last week – balloons, refreshments and a slide show featuring staff and patients past and present.
SBGHS responds to community concerns about Durham site
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) officials say they recently “made the difficult but necessary decision “to transition 10 inpatient beds currently at the Durham hospital site to the Walkerton and Kincardine sites.
OGRA conference provides information that could help with infrastructure deficit: Coun. Bernie MacLellan
The Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) conference was a major topic of discussion at the May 8 meeting of Huron County council.
Gateway Haven involved in military training exercise
On Saturday, May 4, Bruce County Long Term Care and Senior Services hosted members of the 31st Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home as part of Exercise: Trillium Venture.
Quilts of Valour presented to local veterans
The Quilts of Valour program began in 2006, when a quilter in Edmonton, Lezley Zwaal, presented hand-made quilts to comfort three veterans of the war in Afghanistan who were being treated at the hospital there. It was her way of thanking them.
Bruce County announces new Director of Corporate Services
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Dinsmore as the new Director of Corporate Services, effective June 3.
Scongack updates Huron County council on refurbishment project, isotopes, construction
Bruce Power’s chief development officer and executive vice-president James Scongack presented an update on the ongoing refurbishment project, and Bruce C, to Huron County Council at the May 8 meeting.
Alzheimer draw raises $10,369 for Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth societies
The final draw for Jo-Ann and Peter Carter’s Alzheimer Society fundraising draw was held May 5 at the Knights of Columbus hall, Mildmay.
Lobies Park going to the dogs
The fences are up, the benches are placed, and the signs are posted – all that’s missing are the dogs.
Two youths arrested in North Perth, multiple charges laid
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two 15-year-old North Perth residents on multiple charges, according to an OPP report.
