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The community’s vulnerable population continues to be a key issue for Mayor Chris Peabody, especially in light of last week’s fire at the John Street apartments in Walkerton.

Council has approved a request to rezone a property in Mildmay to allow for the construction of seven townhomes geared toward seniors.

Mrs. Claus and Santa hear what Teagan, Keaton and Birkson Whyttock want to find under their tree this Christmas. They were among the many people who attended the Breakfast with Santa event at the Cargill Community Centre on Sunday, Dec. 4

A delegation consisting of Shannon Wood and Gary Napper, of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Committee, updated council on this year’s swamp tours.

One of the most spectacular and delightful displays of Christmas lights in midwestern Ontario was Formosa Country Christmas, Dec. 1-4. While the event itself is over, many of the lights and displays will remain for the holidays – it’s well worth a visit.

Hundreds braved the frigid winds on Saturday, Dec. 3 to take in the annual Christmas parade along Turnberry Street in Brussels. The event featured an armada of vehicles and floats, including the guests of honour Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Construction on the new splash pad at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie has commenced, as pictured on Nov. 30.

Recently, the Lions Club of Wingham made its Christmas donation of $1,000 to the North Huron Food Share. Shown above making the cheque presentation to Roxane Nicholson of the Food Share (right) is Club President Lion Murray Wales (left) and Lion Ben Teichroeb (centre).

The Teeswater Decorating Committee – formed by Gail Weishar, Susan Riley and Jean Culliton – received a $500 donation on Dec. 1 to revitalize the decorations on Main Street in Teeswater for the upcoming holiday season. The funds for the donation were raised by the Rotary Club of Kincardine and Boome