To paraphrase an old song, some cars may look better in the shade, but there’s nothing like sunshine to draw antique and classic car enthusiasts to the Private Collectors Garage Tour.
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Grey Bruce Singers make donation to Kincardine Summer Music Festival
The Grey Bruce Singers recently made a $250 donation to the Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Pictured with the cheque are, from left: Margot Hundt, Yvonne Kieffer, and Grey Bruce Singers co-presidents Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman.
Bruce County council updated on province’s proposed natural heritage planning policies
Claire Dodds, director of planning and development, presented a report on July 13 to the planning and development committee on the proposed provincial planning statement on natural heritage policies.
Saugeen Conservation to ask MNR for extension for Category 3 cost agreements with municipalities
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors approved asking the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for an extension on Category 3 cost apportioning agreements with member municipalities.
Mildmay man facing drug-related charges
A Mildmay resident is facing several drug-related charges following a two-vehicle collision in North Perth last month.
Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is right around the corner
We’ve been counting down the number of sleeps until the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 and here we are – only seven sleeps until we will be “Better Together!”
ONA awarded 11 per cent salary increase in arbitration
The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) was recently awarded an 11 per cent salary increase in arbitration.
Race Team #37 makes donation
On July 17, Del Freiburger of Race Team #37 had the pleasure of lending a helping hand and using some of his race winnings to give to a man in need. Karl Petersen, an employee at Tire Discounter (one of the team’s sponsors) has been recently diagnosed with a very rare cancer. When Race Team #37 hear
Brockton council approves school crossing
The intersection at Robinson and South streets in Walkerton is getting a school crossing.
Bruce, Grey counties join forces to lobby at AMO for more justice of the peace appointments
With this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in London, Ont. a month away (Aug. 20-23), plans are already underway among area municipalities for delegations to speak with various provincial cabinet ministers and ministry officials.
Rotary Club donates $25,000 to Walkerton tennis court rehab project
The Rotary Club of Walkerton has contributed $25,000 to the tennis court rehabilitation and upgrade project in Walkerton. As part of the project, pickleball courts will be installed at Centennial Park. Pictured, from left: Tennis and Pickleball Court Subcommittee representative Maureen Schmidt, Broc
Streetfest draws crowds to downtown Walkerton
Brockton celebrated everything downtown with Summer Streetfest on July 21.
Youth runner with Listowel connection wins international gold
After a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Youth Track and Field Championships (IYC) roared back to life in 2022 as a global event for tomorrow’s champions. In 2023, Landover, Maryland again welcomed the world to the most exciting and competitive youth track and field
Legionnaires continue winning ways with dismantling of Junior Astros
It was a true group effort for the Listowel Legionnaires in their final Friday night home game of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League on July 21, with the local squad coming away with a lopsided 11-1 victory over the visiting Mitchell Junior Astros.
Elma U13 squad takes ball tournament victory in Goderich
The Elma Express U13 squad took part in the second annual Goderich Lions Tournament this past weekend in an eight team/two pool format.
