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Steady start to 2023 for building permits in South Bruce
2023 has gotten off to a steady start in South Bruce when it comes to the building department.
South Bruce council declines request to administer bursary for local group
Council has opted not to proceed with a request from the Teeswater Highlander Pipe and Drum Band to administer a bursary on the band’s behalf.
Local landlord says more reports aren’t needed to show we have a problem
A local landlord, whose name isn’t being used because it could identify his tenant and a vulnerable person, is wondering how much use Grey-Bruce’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is.
Trip to Finland on South Bruce’s radar for this summer
Council has given staff the green light to proceed with arranging a trip to Finland to learn more about that country’s deep geological repository (DGR).
Rotary Club holds seventh drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this drawing include: Glen and Laurie Fischer ($1,000), Kara Kuhlman and Marg Waechter ($500), Gord and Pauline Francis ($300), Don Butland ($250), Brian Schmidt ($200) and Mike and Cathy Moran ($150). The draw wa
Community group gears up for April 1 rally in Chesley
Hazel Pratt and Brenda Scott co-chair the Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee.
Bruce County team comes home from conference in Cannes with business leads
“Excellent.” That is how Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody described the MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, March 14-17.
Hospital Foundation makes million-dollar donation to Walkerton hospital
On March 15, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) board of directors presented Mike Barrett, South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s president and CEO, with a cheque for $1,017,349 for capital commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Rather than focusing on one specific piece of equipment
Toccalino family donates $60K for video scoreboard at Palmerston arena
To say that James and Cara Toccalino give from the heart is an understatement.
St. Mary’s students take part in Hockey Day in Huron-Perth
The St. Mary’s Spirits, grades 5-6, participated in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Hockey Day in Huron-Perth held at the Stratford Rotary Complex on March 8. The squad went 1-2-1 through its four games played. Pictured, back row: Kaitlyn Michie (coach), Jack Magee, Claire Ropp, Katie
Ironmen oust Bulldogs in Game 5 thriller
The Wingham Ironmen did not want to go back to Kincardine for Game 6.
Drives claim Senior A title with Game 6 OT win
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives wrapped their 2022-23 WOAA Senior campaign in style on Saturday night, after claiming the A bracket title in thrilling fashion.
Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones win WOAA Tier 1 Championship
The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones won the WOAA Tier 1 championship on March 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, topping Saugeen Shores 2-1. Listowel also took Game 1 2-1 in overtime on March 18 to sweep the best-of-three series. Listowel now advances to the OMHA U15 Tier 1 championship in Barrie on
Redhawks eliminate Cycs from Midwest playoffs
The Listowel Cyclones gave the Redhawks all they could handle during their GOJHL Midwestern Conference quarter-final playoff matchup, but in the end Cambridge’s high-powered offense was too much to overcome.
