From Sept. 13-22, the County of Huron will celebrate Welcoming Week with a series of seven events held throughout the area.
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Weeklong workshop for prospective organists held in Walkerton
The Grey-Bruce chapter of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) recently held a week-long workshop in Walkerton to encourage people that are “organ curious” to develop the skills needed to begin a lifelong journey of making music on the “King of Instruments.”
Council supports all-way stop plan
Council voted to support the recommendations in the traffic report regarding the proposed development at 37 Yonge St., with the bylaw to be brought forward at a future meeting after completion and approval of site plan.
Area hospital future discussed at Chesley meeting
Although the format was the same at the Aug. 27 community engagement meeting in Chesley for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) as the meeting the day before in Durham, the numbers were fewer and the tone less confrontational.
Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra opens registration for fourth season
The Stratford Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO) is thrilled to announce that registration for its 4th season is now open.
Community Driven Medical Centre is a Boon for all of South Bruce
In December 2019, the Teeswater Medical Development Steering Committee was formed, and co-chairs Larry Hayes and Paul Cronin describe the project as an effort to secure sustainable, long term medical services in Teeswater.
Wingham Advance Times Turnbacks – September 5, 2024
Turnbacks - September 5, 2024
Federal and provincial governments investing in food safety, industry growth
Federal and provincial governments recently announced a significant investment aimed at bolstering small businesses in the agri-food sector.
Wingham BIA Bucks now available online
Wingham BIA Bucks (formerly Community Cash) can now be purchased online.
Otter Creek revegetation continues with volunteer fall planting
South Bruce Council has approved a motion to proceed with the fall planting as part of the revegetation project on Otter Creek in Mildmay.
Vance Fund open for applications from Wingham residents until Sept. 30
The Leland and Thora Vance Fund, held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), is open for applications and will close on September 30, at 9 a.m.
Township seeking scrutineers for DGR referendum
Council here has put forth a call for scrutineers for the Oct. 21 referendum on willing host status for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Changes coming to staffing at South Bruce fire stations
Council here received a report on fire department updates with changes in staff at the Teeswater Fire Station, and the Municipality of South Bruce, as well as approved funding through the Fire Protection Grant.
United Way announces new Perth-Huron campaign co-chairs
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) recently announced Kristin Sainsbury and John Wolfe as 2024-25 campaign co-chairs.
Province announces $8.3 million in local healthcare funding
STRATFORD - Perth Wellington MPP Matthew Rae recently announced $8,306,373 to increase land ambulance funding for Perth County and ensure the region has enough nurses and eligible health professionals dedicated to offloading ambulance patients in our emergency departments.
