This year’s Sunshine List, released at the end of March, saw some familiar and local names on the list. Ontario annually publishes a list of public sector employees who earn more than $100,000. The Sunshine List website then takes this data, as they are released in inaccessible formats on the govern
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Huron-Perth Ag Science Centre hosts first ever annual general meeting, March 29
The Huron Perth Agricultural Science Centre (HPASC) held their first annual general meeting on March 29 at 7 p.m. The virtual meeting was open for anyone to attend, provided they pre-register for the meeting link.
Karli June receives three CMAOntario nominations
Last week, it was announced that Listowel’s country singing sweetheart, Karli June, has been nominated for three Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) awards. She has been recognized in three separate categories; Rising Star, Songwriter of the Year (for her song ‘Makes You Pretty’) and A
Conners wins Texas Open for second time
Four years ago, Malory Conners was the first to run out on to the 18th green to congratulate her husband on his first career PGA Tour victory at the 2019 Valero Texas Open.
Council gets opportunity for ‘deep dive’ into county’s new Official Plan
A council workshop was held on March 30 to discuss the new Bruce County Official Plan – Plan the Bruce.
Children’s Safety Village hosts community workshop
Representatives from a number of community organizations participated in a workshop hosted by the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village on March 31.
IN PHOTOS – Maple Weekend 2023 in Walkerton
The beautiful sugar shack at Meadow Ridge Maple was the centre of festivities at this year’s Maplefest on April 1. The local Optimist Club partnered with Meadow Ridge Maple on the Saturday of the two-day event. Huge crowds took advantage of the nice weather and best of all, the chance to enjoy panca
Opioid emergency continues to be focus of board of health
The ongoing opioid crisis, which in some communities has been declared an emergency, continues to be the focus of the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s board of health, now that the COVID-19 pandemic is waning.
‘Premium Bar Sponsor’ for Walkerton hospital gala announced
CS Law of Walkerton is this year’s “Premium Bar Sponsor” for the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Accepting the donation from Carman Stafford (right) of CS Law are Maureen Shuler, WDHF gala committee member, and WDHF Exec
Free tax clinics coming to Bruce County library
Bruce County Public Library is hosting free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Flood Waters and You program teaches students the dangers of cold, fast-moving rivers
Anyone who doubts that spring has arrived needs to look at local rivers and streams. Even where there’s still snow, the water is much higher than usual, and it’s flowing quickly.
Exciting craft and vendor show held in Formosa
On Saturday, April 1, the first craft and vendor show was held at the Formosa Community Centre, hosted by One Blonde Vendor, Shy Tammy Wiens.
Amanda Rheaume to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall on April 22
Amanda Rheaume will be performing at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
The wettest dry spell in American history
There’s an iconic Simpsons episode from season eight that sees the town of Springfield re-implement a long lost ordinance bringing Prohibition back into effect, much to the chagrin of Homer, Moe the bartender and 99 per cent of the population.
Sunshine List has become nothing more than an infuriating joke
The province recently released its annual public sector salary disclosure list, better known to you and I as the “Sunshine List,” and not surprisingly the number of people earning more than $100,000 in the province’s public sector has grown compared to 2021.
