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Final poppy rock ceremony of season held at Purdy’s Cemetery
Saturday, Sept. 16 marked the final ceremony of the year honouring the memory of war veterans buried in local cemeteries.
Brockton calls for a report on possible sale of Saugeen Municipal Airport
Brockton council gave the go-ahead for a detailed staff report on Saugeen Municipal Airport. The report will “evaluate the service and the potential implications of a sale or dissolution of the organization.”
Ontario Health Coalition warns that Chesley hospital most at risk of closure in the province
Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, paid a visit to the Chesley hospital site for a brief press conference the morning of Friday, Sept. 15.
Wingham Smokies win Huron County Slo-Pitch Championship
The Huron County Slo-Pitch league held their year-end tournament in Belgrave this past weekend. The Wingham Smokies won the “A” Division this year for the first time in their 48-year history. Wingham beat Seaforth 12-11 by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with two out. This year
Brussels Tigers win Huron County Fastball League championship
The Brussels Tigers played as perfect a weekend of fastball as a team could hope for.
Ironmen open regular season with weekend split
The PJHL regular season is officially underway, with the Wingham Ironmen opening up their 2023-24 campaign with a win and a loss last weekend.
South Bruce announces new manager of operations
South Bruce has announced the hiring of a new manager of operations for the municipality.
Mayor Goetz asks council for feedback on Bruce County development charges
Mayor Mark Goetz took time near the end of the Sept. 12 council meeting to provide council with an update on Bruce County’s proposal to implement development charges (DCs) across the county.
South Bruce CLC hears preliminary radiological safety study
The Community Liaison Committee’s (CLC) education portion of their regular meeting on Sept. 7 included a preliminary radiological safety study, which was recently peer-reviewed.
South Bruce to apply for funding for two Teeswater projects
Council has given staff approval to apply to the Skills Development Fund (SDF) for two Teeswater-based projects.
South Bruce to launch before, after school program in Formosa
Council has given staff the green light to proceed with a before and after school care and skill building program in Formosa.
Construction underway at Teeswater Medical Centre
After years of fundraising and work behind the scenes, construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre is well underway.
High Kings excited for first shows in Ontario
Finally, the High Kings are headed to Ontario. They bring their unique sound, Irish charm and compelling voices to four small-town stages, including the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Sept. 24.
Documentary ‘Soop on Wheels’ re-released for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Sandy Greer is upset about what she is calling a “resurgence of racism” in Canada, and she wants to do something about it.
