Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new board chair of Westario Power.
News
AMDSB budget approved for 2023-24 school year
At its June 27 meeting, the Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) board of trustees received and approved the 2023/2024 budget for the school board.
CLC chair updates South Bruce council on recent activities, education sessions
Ahead of the South Bruce delegation to Finland this week to visit the deep geological repository project there, South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) Chair Jim Gowland presented his second quarter report to council on the committee’s activities on June 27.
South Bruce exploring new branding for municipality
After much discussion on June 27, South Bruce council has elected to explore a new brand for the municipality.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary hosts draw
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw at their annual meeting in June. Winner of the grand prize quilt was Helen MacDonald of Allenford, with the second prize of a gift card won by Kaylee Adams. (Above) MacDonald, right, is presented with the quilt by her sister and Auxiliary member Verna Steff
The last of the word ‘stigma’ – I hope
In my last column I wrote about a negative word – “stigma.” Since then, I have thought plenty about this negative word. You see, since I have been diagnosed as having dementia in 2013, I have resolved not to use negative words and hope that the people of my neighbourhood treat me equally and follow
To boldly go where no one has gone before…
The loss of the sub Titan, and the five people aboard, during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, has raised a lot of questions about the commercialization of what many regard as the grave of the more than 1,500 people who lost their lives when the ship sank in 1912.
Bigger isn’t always better
Merger. For a six-letter word, it is a heavy one. It’s a word that, more often than not, leads to more harm than good for the two entities that are combining.
Power Workers’ Union donates to Wingham hospital
The Power Workers’ Union Bruce Site Equity Committee recently presented the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation with a $7,275 grant, which will aid with the upgrade of the chemistry analyser in the lab. “The chemistry analyser is the workhorse of the lab conducting all the medical tests for pat
New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913
A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.
IN PHOTOS: Wingham’s 2023 Canada Day Fireworks
The Wingham Firefighters' Association hosted its annual Canada Day Fireworks on July 1 at the ball diamond in Wingham. The event was, as always, well attended and the fireworks show was enjoyed by all.
South Bruce’s fire chief reminds residents permits are required for open-air burns
Educating residents on fire bans and fire permits was top of mind for Fire Chief Guy Gallant at the June 27 council meeting.
‘Smeared diapers’: Police investigating Memorial Park mischief
Perth County OPP are investigating an act of mischief that took place at Memorial Park last week.
Three people charged in Listowel drive-by BB gun shooting
Three individuals, including two teenagers, are facing several weapons-related charges following what police are calling a “drive-by shooting involving a BB gun” on June 22.
