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Long-term planning means sustainable growth
It appears jobs – to be more precise, people to fill them – topped the wish list of many businesses large and small, for Ontario Budget 2023.
Bruce County warden pleased with provincial budget
Warden Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, said he’s pleased with the 2023 provincial budget, outlined last week – especially increased funding for job training for youth, hospice, and mental health.
‘Welcome drink’ sponsor announced for Walkerton hospital gala
On March 22, Rick and Maureen Schuler and Heather and Paul Kueneman presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 for a “welcome drink” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre.
Ron Schnurr appointed to vacant South Bruce council seat
South Bruce has its newest member of council. Council met on March 21 to fill the vacant Mildmay-Carrick Ward council seat. The vacancy on council was due to the resignation of Coun. Audrey Bross earlier this year.
Local student wins District Legion award
Rich Henry, youth education chair for the Walkerton Legion, presented an award on behalf of the District C Remembrance Poster and Literary Competition to one of our local students. Amelia Ruetz, right, from Mildmay-Carrick Public School, placed second in the Primary Black and White Poster competitio
Bruce County to take responsibility for Municipal Innovation Council
The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) was formed in 2020, and has undertaken studies and projects that have resulted in cost savings, information sharing and technical advances that benefit all municipal members.
Women in Carpentry receives continued funding
The township is excited to announce investments of $285,702 and $289,759 to the Women in Carpentry program, supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Madill claims OFSAA girls’ hockey bronze
It may have not been the end result the Madill Mustangs were hoping for, but the girls’ varsity squad still capped its 2022-23 high school hockey season as third-best in all of Ontario.
Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 Rep Girls win WOAA Championship, qualify for provincials
To say the Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U13 Rep team are on a hot streak may be an understatement.
Memories of Wingham: Grant MacIntyre
Grant MacIntyre is a man with a passion: baking. For nearly all of his adult life, MacIntyre got up at 5 a.m., six days a week, to start his work in MacIntyre’s Bakery at 263 Josephine St. in Wingham.
Huron County CAO appointed to AMO board of directors
The county’s chief administrative officer has been appointed to the board of directors of a provincial organization.
Huron County councillor not ready to ‘jump on the bandwagon’ with recommendations to combat food insecurity
One Huron County councillor says he isn’t sure if he wants to “jump on the bandwagon” for the recommendations provided by a delegation to council last week about food insecurity.
Huron County to move forward with Brussels Fire Hall expansion
Huron County council has opted to move forward with the construction of a paramedic services space at the Brussels Fire Hall.
Huron-Kinloss to participate in FoodCycler pilot project
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is participating in the Municipal Innovation Council’s pilot project in partnership with Canadian company Food Cycle Science Corporation, which offers an innovative food composting solution in the form of FoodCycler units.
