Council is hoping the engineer of the Blyth Creek municipal drain project will take on some of the financial burden of cost overruns on the project.
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Howick council supports retail store, residence in former Fordwich United Church
Howick council approved a request that would see the former Fordwich United Church to be used for both a retail store and a future residential home.
PLAY REVIEW: Although romanticized, Blyth Festival’s ‘Cottagers and Indians’ is more poignant than the true story
The easiest way to explain what the Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of Cottagers and Indians is about is that it is about wild rice, or manoomin, which translates to “the good seed” from the Ojibway language.
Fire chief presents annual reports to Morris-Turnberry council
Marty Bedard, fire chief of the Huron East and North Huron fire departments, provided his annual report to Morris-Turnberry council on July 19.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary makes draws
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw on June 27. (Above) The winner of the first prize quilt was Christine McAninch, left, of Bluevale. (Below) The winner of the second prize, a $50 gift certificate from Green’s Meat, was Liam McAninch, left, from Wingham. Both tickets were sold by Karla Gree
Results of local forest studies have Maitland Conservation watershed ecologist concerned
Serious warning signs from local forests in the Maitland Conservation (MC) coverage areas have Watershed Ecologist Erin Gouthro concerned, with more than 80 per cent of the wooded plots showing signs of a “disturbance signal.”
HPPH opens vaccine bookings for young children starting this week
On July 21, the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 vaccine bookings would open for children six months to under five years of age. Parents/caregivers will be able to book an appointment for their eligible children starting on Thursday, July 28.
South Bruce CLC hears reports on local traffic, road impacts of DGR project
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) held a special meeting on July 21 to hear the outcome of the Local Traffic Study Report and the Road Conditions Safety Report.
Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative: 20 years and still growing
What started in the summer of 2002 as a group of 13 goat milk producers is now almost 100 strong, a major player in agriculture, and growing.
Jon Radojkovic demonstrates barn building techniques
Author, journalist and barn expert Jon Radojkovic was on hand at the Mill Pond Gallery and Bruce County Bookstore on July 16 to demonstrate barn building techniques and show some of his collection of tools used in constructing these remarkable buildings.
Peabody: Agricultural community outraged over federal fertilizer emission plan
Mayor Chris Peabody said he plans to bring forward a motion at Bruce County council in response to the federal government’s plan to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
South Bruce’s insurance premium increasing by 15 per cent
The Municipality of South Bruce has accepted a proposal to renew its insurance policy, which includes a 15.27 per cent increase over 2021.
Local fly fisherman seeks support from SVCA for Heritage River project
Jack Serre is a man with a mission – to have the five Saugeen Rivers declared a Heritage River.
Bruce County presents response to ombudsman’s closed meeting report
Bruce County’s executive committee has presented its response to the ombudsman’s closed meeting investigation report of May 2022, in a report by CAO Derrick Thomson.
‘3Nolans’ visit Saugeen Ojibway Nation with message of inspiration for youth
Ted, Jordan, and Brandon Nolan, Indigenous hockey royalty, visited the community in Saugeen First Nations at the James Mason Community Centre on July 21, bringing their message of inspiration to the youth of the Indigenous territory.
