Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s disappointed with the tender results for construction of Market Garden Park.
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Splash!
Oliver Huber and Lilli Popiez cool off at the Centennial Park splash pad – a popular destination for the younger set, as well as a few parents, during the recent heat wave.
Bruce County responds to changes to cost of education in awarding bursaries
The County of Bruce provides $5,400 annually in awards and bursaries to local students. The scholarships and awards bylaw update was presented to the county’s corporate services committee Aug. 4.
Bruce County council hears update on paramedicine program
There aren’t many bright and innovative lights in today’s local health-care system. One that’s making a real difference is the Community Paramedicine Program.
Burn ban lifted in Perth County
The open-air fire ban that was issued on July 15 will be lifted at midnight tonight.
Sunflower Walk to benefit local family, Mental Health Association
NORTH PERTH – There’s nothing quite like a field of sunflowers to raise one’s spirits.
Brussels Transport pledges $250,000 for BMG Community Centre project
The Jutzi Family of Brussels Transport Ltd. has committed a generous $250,000 donation to the Inspiring Our Future campaign to benefit the redevelopment of the BMG Community Centre.
Farrish Construction proposes to more than triple gravel limits
According to a letter to Howick Township, Farrish Construction is applying for a limit increase on the amount of tonnage permitted to be extracted per year, from 30,000 to 100,000 at their gravel pit located on Quarry Line.
Morris-Turnberry, CKNX to sign tower use agreement
Council has approved an agreement with Blackburn Media, owners of CKNX, that will allow the municipality use of the CKNX radio tower for a new radio system.
Playtime at the park
Kinsley Baker, 3, and Kira Baker, 15 months, are pictured enjoying some playtime at the William Street park in Wingham on July 27. Both girls attended the weekly playtime hosted by North Huron EarlyON. EarlyON hosts youth events each day all summer long. For the month of August each Monday is play a
Wingham resident facing charges
Huron County OPP has charged a Wingham resident with several criminal charges following a recent traffic related investigation in Wingham.
Blyth Festival Theatre cancels ‘The Waltz’
Blyth Festival Theatre Artistic Director, Gil Garratt announced via press release on Aug. 2 the cancelling of the entire run of their third show of the 2022 season, The Waltz by Marie Beath Badian.
Local dignitaries congratulate Brussels Homecoming volunteers on successful event
Many gathered in Brussels to celebrate the kick-off of the village’s homecoming for its 150th anniversary – but unbeknownst to them – they ended up celebrating something, or rather someone else on July 29.
Wingham hospital emerg closure announced for this weekend
For the second consecutive weekend, the emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed for a 14-hour window.
North Huron to look at staffing options for Wingham, Blyth arenas
The Township of North Huron is looking at changing its staffing complement in the recreation department to maintain service levels at the Blyth and Wingham arenas this winter.
