The Lions Club of Wingham held a fundraising barbecue at Foodland on Friday. Proceeds from the event will be directed to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This organization trains dogs to become guide dogs, and provide them to applicants free of charge. It is estimated that it costs $35,000
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Social media accounts to be created for Howick
At its July 18 meeting, Howick council approved the creation of corporate social media accounts for the township. Council approved the Facebook page and Instagram account for the township. Further, with this creation comes the need to develop a corporate social media policy to outline the rules asso
Planning for 170th Bluevale Homecoming underway
Planning for Bluevale’s 170th homecoming is underway.
Impact of Wescast layoffs to be felt for long time to come
It sucks. There is no way to sugar coat it, no way to make it sound better than it is, other than to say it sucks. The layoffs at Wescast, announced last week, suck.
Snell appointed to Family Health Team board of directors
Coun. Jodi Snell will represent Morris-Turnberry on the North Perth-North Huron Family Health Team (FHT) board of directors.
Township to receive RED funding for bench project
The Township of North Huron approved an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to receive Rural Economic Development (RED) Program funding for the Cruickshank Park and Main Street benches project.
Wingham Ironmen kick off 50th anniversary celebration with golf tournament
The Wingham Ironmen 50th Anniversary Committee held its first of several special events to kick-off the Provincial Junior Hockey League club’s celebratory year, hosting a golf tournament to begin the celebration of their 50th season as an organization.
North Huron renews lease with MRES for before, after school programming
Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) and the Township of North Huron entered into its annual lease agreement for before and after school programming during the 2023-24 school year.
Sidewalk construction begins at Josephine Street and Amberley Road
The work has begun on Josephine Street and Amberley Road (County Road 86), which will see many safety improvements, including sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. These improvements have been needed since the plaza opened on the east side of the intersection.
August events at Brockton’s libraries
Wow, summer is flying by! Science in the Summer and Knights in the Classroom came by Walkerton for loads of interactive fun, the kids’ Summer Reading Club meetings have been full of stories and interesting activities, and Story Time in the Park is a hit. Summer is half-way over already, so get into
Susan A. Rankin featured artist at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host Susan A. Rankin’s life-inspired art.
Sunny skies draw crowds to this year’s Private Collectors Garage Tour
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.
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.
