First, I need to explain why we are moving home. The doctors have discovered melanoma in my left chest area. It was almost under my armpit, next to my lymphs and quite large. There were many discussions amongst the doctors whether to treat the melanoma with drugs or remove by surgery in their daily
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North Huron joins DocuPet dog tag administrative service
Dog tags provide a valuable service to townships and pet owners. Owning a pet comes with responsibilities, including registering animals kept as pets with the local municipal office. This provides peace of mind because the tag includes contact information to help locate the animal’s home and people,
Construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School looking for work in the community
Need a new garden shed or a custom wood project built? The students in Jesse Poels’ construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School can help you out.
Community leaders celebrate opening of Northern Huron Connections Centre
On Friday, Sept. 29, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson formally congratulated the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Huron Perth) on the extensive renovation work done at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church, which were funded as a result of receiving $125,600 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium
Wingham BIA requests to rename park to honour Leland and Thora Vance
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) officially submitted a request to North Huron council, asking them to consider renaming part of Riverside Park in honour of Leland and Thora Vance.
Councillor concerned about duplication of fibre service
One county councillor is wanting an answer about whether there is any duplication of servicing between SWIFT projects and the work of local telecoms in bringing high-speed internet to rural parts of the county.
Thundercats open OEHL regular season at home on Oct. 21
The Durham Thundercats are hoping to have a better result in the standings in 2023-24, but have a tough test ahead of them in their first game of the season.
Capitals continue to roll early with two more weekend wins
The Walkerton Capitals continue to put the rest of the PJHL’s North Pollock Division on notice during the early stages of the 2023-24 campaign, with the local junior club racking up another pair of wins over the weekend.
More fun than ever planned for 167th Little Royal
The 167th Walkerton Little Royal Fair is coming up soon on Oct. 13, 14, and 15.
Remembrance Day services planned for Teeswater, Mildmay
In a report from CAO/Clerk Leanne Martin, plans for two Remembrance Day services were shared with council on Sept. 26.
Bruce County Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club breaks attendance records
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of its 2023 Summer Reading Club, which shattered all previous years’ records with an incredible 280,142 minutes of reading logged.
Business to Bruce offers help for entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs can successfully start or expand a business in Bruce County. Our diverse economy helps set the stage. And Business to Bruce offers financial support through two grant programs now open for applications: the Starter Company Plus program and the Tourism Innovation Lab Spark Ment
Grey Bruce Public Health leads collaborative project on preventing substance use among youth
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has led a Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP), aimed at identifying and enhancing evidence-based strategies for preventing substance use and related harms among Ontario youth.
OFA VIEWPOINT: Agriculture is about more than farming
This week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.
Council agrees to create South Bruce interactive mapping
In response to the municipality’s interest in future infrastructure, council agreed to proceed with the creation of online interactive mapping at the cost of $45,000.
