Council continues to question the value of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) – not the concept, but the numbers.
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Discussion heated during second public meeting for proposed battery electricity storage project
As of press time, there was still a question of whether Brockton council would vote to support Alectra/Convergent’s application to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for a battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Santa Claus Parade
Glittering floats, giant trucks bedecked with lights, firefighters collecting food for the food bank, costumed walkers handing out candy to the little ones and a grandparent or two, crowds of smiling faces and holiday music combined into an hour-long parade to welcome the star of the show, Santa, in
Bruce County Public Library holds workshop to help seniors protect themselves from fraud
The Bruce County Public Library held a fraud prevention workshop for seniors on Nov. 7. The virtual presentation was available both online and at the Chesley and Port Elgin branches.
Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep win pair of tournaments
The Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep team are in the midst of a successful season, having two tournament wins in November. The squad won the Georgian Shores Fall Classic, held Nov. 10-12, and followed that up by winning the consolation championship at the Clinton Optimist Tournament, Nov. 24-26, with a 4-0 w
Lancers come up short against Winterhawks
The Lucknow Lancers scored three goals in the third period; however, it was too little, too late as the Saugeen Shore Winterhawks used its early scoring power to skate away with a 7-4 win in Lucknow on Saturday night.
Ironmen drop weekend tests to finish 2-4-1-1 in November
The Wingham Ironmen will likely be happy to see the turn of the calendar into December, as the club’s tumultuous November schedule came to a close this past weekend with two more losses.
Schuett Furniture and Appliances revitalize storefront to match business goals
In 1906, the Schuett family started Schuett Furniture and Appliances to service Mildmay and the surrounding communities.
Ginn to serve another term on SWIFT board
Jim Ginn will once again represent Huron County on the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) board of directors.
Morris-Turnberry council approves request for McArthur Drain improvements
A proposed drainage improvement project at a local farm is slow to get moving due to a lack of communication from Hydro One, according to Morris-Turnberry staff.
Howick hires new deputy treasurer
At the Nov. 21 council meeting, the Township of Howick hired a new deputy treasurer, as well as a seasonal, full-time public works equipment operator/labourer, and day camp counsellor for the before- and after-school program.
Council meetings to remain ‘status quo’ in Morris-Turnberry
After reviewing a lengthy report and discussion, council has opted to maintain the “status quo” for council meetings.
RTO, Goderich Lions partner to help Ukrainian refugees
Following a successful spring clothing drive for Ukrainian refugees by retired teachers and education workers in Huron-Perth, RTO District 9 discovered there were other urgent needs for Ukrainians struggling to get a foothold in our area.
Maitland Presbyterial WMS hosts fall rally at Camp Kintail
“Rejoicing in Service” was the theme of the fall rally of the Maitland Presbyterial of the WMS hosted by Belmore Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Camp Kintail. Fifteen members were registered and four guests attended for a total of 19 who were able to enjoy the day.
‘A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on’
My late grandfather worked on a prominent Wingham well-drilling outfit for the majority of his adult life. He and his crew were drilling a well on an area farm on Friday afternoon, Nov. 22, 1963, when the farmer’s wife came out from the house and told them that U.S. President John F. Kennedy had bee
