Philip Jackman of Chesley won $104,529.20 in the Jan. 26 Lotto 6/49 draw. The 55-year-old was shocked to realize he was a big winner. He plans to finish building his house, invest some, and take a trip to Jamaica. The winning ticket was purchased at Petro Canada on Kennedy Road in Scarborough.
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Bruce County facilities open for service as province lifts restrictions
As Ontario continues to reopen and lift restrictions, Bruce County would like to remind residents and businesses that county administration buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton, as well as the Bruce County Public Library branches, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and the Bruc
SVCA advises property owners to go to municipality first when they need an approval
When you want to build on a piece of property, do you go to the conservation authority first or the municipal planning office (or in Bruce, the county)?
Events announced for Formosa Homecoming
Let it Grow! Let it Grow! Let it Grow! You read that right… let it grow, not snow!
County Towne Players’ delayed 2020 production still alive and well
The County Towne Players wish to announce that Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick is set to perform in 2022.
We’re only human
I’ve seen my fair share of local hockey games over the years. I’ve spent many Saturday nights at the rink covering a PJHL game and many weekends at the rink taking pictures of minor hockey tournaments.
To mask or not to mask – that is the question
As masking requirements are lifted across the country, a lot of people are feeling… well, nervous.
401 Cayley St. residents returning to building
Residents have been returning to 401 Cayley St., Walkerton as repairs are completed.
Bruce County council discusses vaccination status of long-term care home staff
County Coun. Chris Peabody, Brockton, who chairs the county’s long-term care homes committee of management, concluded last week’s meeting by thanking the 15 county employees who were redeployed to both Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven during the month of February.
Brockton council updated on hospital staffing situation
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn that agency nurses are filling some important gaps at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).
SBGHC to begin reintroducing acute care beds at Chesley hospital
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) will begin gradually reintroducing acute care beds at the Chesley hospital.
‘Some of the numbers for violent crime are concerning’
Inspector Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP, presented the 2021 year-end report to Brockton council March 8.
Mudmen to perform in Wingham
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” have weathered yet another storm surviving the long COVID-19 shutdown. Back and better than ever, Mudmen have a whole new line-up, except for founding members Sandy and Robby Campbell. Mudmen return to Wingham at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, April 30
