Howick Mutual Insurance Company has pledged to donate $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign to bring a brand-new CT Scanner service to the hospital. This donation marks the end of Howick Mutual’s celebrations honouring 150 years in business.
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Peabody: The people got what they wanted with the Durham St. bridge
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, commented on news that rehabilitation is being looked at as a viable option for the Durham St. bridge.
Rotary Walkerton Lottery fourth drawing
The Rotary Club held the fourth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on Feb. 1.
Bruce County supports Clean Energy Frontier program but wants more ‘economic equity’ with Grey and Huron
Chad Richards, director of policy and partnerships with the Nuclear Innovation Institute, and John Peevers, director of community – media and economic development with Bruce Power, made a presentation to Bruce County council on the Clean Energy Frontier.
Family Day 2024 features Battle of the Badges fundraising game
Family Day 2024 in Brockton – Feb. 19 – will feature the popular Battle of the Badges, when South Bruce OPP and the Brockton Fire Department take to the ice at the arena.
‘Wrapped Bread is Advocated’
Contrary to popular belief, the most astounding dough-related invention of the early 20th century…
Council receives update on snow removal issues
The recent snow removal issues at the intersection of Josephine Street, Bristol Terrace and Hanna Bridge appear to be resolved, according to a report from North Huron Director of Public Works Gregg Furtney.
Wingham Homecoming 2024 event schedule released
Family, Friends and More: Homecoming 2024 is happening this summer despite the rocky start to the planning. Organizers have released a schedule of events for the four-day festivities, with many local organizations participating in the planning.
Beating the blues
Three teams battled it out at the Beat the Winter Blues Puzzle Competition held at the Alice Munro branch of the Huron County Library in Wingham on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Bruce County advocates for local needs during recent ROMA conference
Bruce County recently sent a delegation of local politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. The 2024 conference theme, Closer to Home, speaks directly to the need for services locally.
Council approves third year of April ice at Howick Community Centre
Council approved the installation of late-season ice at the Howick Community Centre for the third year in a row.
How do we bridge the growing divide between the wealthy and the workers?
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, goes the old saying.
Cornhole tourney in Kurtzville
Full Spectrum Athletics held a cornhole tournament at the Wallace Community Centre in Kurtzville on Saturday. The tournament was raising money for kids who may need assistance for sports programming.
Drives wrap inaugural season with 6-0 loss to Creemore
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives completed their inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) regular season on Jan. 27, dropping a 6-0 decision to the Creemore Coyotes at the Perth East Recreation Complex.
IN PHOTOS: Central Perth Hockey Fun Days
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