Huron-Bruce New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, Jan Johnstone, took time out of her campaign schedule to give her thoughts to Midwestern Newspapers on some of the issues facing voters in the 2021 federal election.
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Brockton lifts COVID-19 state of emergency
The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Brockton due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted.
Province releases further details on vaccine passport program
The Ontario government has released further guidance on the province’s proof of vaccination program, one week before COVID-19 vaccines become mandatory for certain non-essential businesses.
Bruce County administrative buildings reopen to the public
On Monday, Sept. 13, Bruce County administrative buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton welcomed the public back for in-person service.
$100,000-plus fire leaves new grocery delivery non-profit homeless
Crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the ceiling of Eat Local Huron's single-storey building in Westfield about 10 a.m., the Fire Department of North Huron said.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in
A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.
Wingham resident facing multiple charges
BELGRAVE – A Wingham resident is facing a number of charges following a recent traffic stop…
Swedish mayor joins nuclear waste expert to discuss DGR at CLC meeting
Two guests from Sweden joined the monthly Community Liaison Committee (CLC) on Sept. 2 to talk about their experiences with the nuclear industry and their progress on building a deep geological repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel.
Truth and Reconciliation calls to action on education continued
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) provides regular updates on the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) calls to action (CTA), keeping tabs on governments, educational and religious institutions, civil society groups, and all Canadians for full and meaningful implementation on all of the
Crokinole for Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25
A limited number (due to COVID-19 restrictions) of crokinole players enjoyed an afternoon of play on Sept. 3 at Boomers Cosy Restaurant in Teeswater.
Huron County offers one-time licensed childcare relief
Parents struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic will get a break in licensed childcare fees for Oct., the county announced in a press release.
Ontario reinstating renewal requirements for licences, stickers, health cards
The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers, Ontario photo cards, Ontario health cards, and other products that would have expired on or after March 1, 2020, but were extended to provide immediate relief to Ontarians during the COVID-19 pa
Huron County to discuss vaccine passports at October meeting
During the councillor’s issues portion of the Huron County council meeting, the topic of vaccine passports was raised. Councillors were informed that the matter would be on the agenda for discussion at the Oct. 6 council meeting.
Out on the water
Pictured in the stern of an inflatable kayak is former Wingham resident Carl Lee. Lee, who…
Six area bridges needing repairs
Of the 41 bridges over a three-meter span in South Bruce, six need repairs, according to a bridge inspection report presented to council on Aug. 24.
