On Sunday, June 12 the Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Wingham hosted its Church Family Fun Day. Thankfully, the rain held off and the group was able to have a barbecue, games for the children and the adults, and spend time getting to know each other better.
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South Bruce council responds to letter alleging invalid reason for closed session at May 31 meeting
During the discussion regarding the correspondence received at the June 14 council meeting, Mayor Robert Buckle addressed a letter from Rita Groen regarding the May 31 closed session of council.
Independent Motorcycle Club presents donation to Sacred Heart Catholic School
Members of the Wingham Independent MC presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Sacred Heart Catholic School’s breakfast club on June 20, part of the funds the group raised during the year at various fundraising events.
North Huron declares Thresher’s Reunion a ‘municipally significant event’
North Huron council approved a request from the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association for its event to be declared of municipal significance so the association could apply for a special occasions permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Wingham Firefighters’ Association receives approval for Canada Day fireworks
North Huron council approved a request from the Wingham Firefighters’ Association authorizing the annual Canada Day fireworks at the Libro Ball Field.
Wingham and District Hospital receives generous gift from Vance Fund
The Wingham and District Hospital received a grant of $63,720 from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund on June 20.
IN PHOTOS: Blyth Rutabaga Festival
The Blyth Rutabaga Festival returned last weekend, with events for folks of all ages.
Request to revisit Howson Dam demolition denied
North Huron council held another discussion about the Howson Dam in response to a letter dated May 25 from several community members, who told councillors that they believed the information provided before the decision to demolish the aging structure was “incorrect guidance.”
Zoning bylaw change approved for Wingham plaza
North Huron council approved a zoning bylaw change to allow Pharmasave to move its operations from its downtown address to the plaza at 40 Josephine St.
South Bruce CLC reviews results of three studies
The South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) met via Zoom on June 16 to receive the Aggregate Resource Study, the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) Conceptual Design layout, and a brief introduction to the Confidence in Safety Report.
South Bruce signs non-binding agreement with NWMO
South Bruce council passed a bylaw to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) at its June 14 meeting.
Region’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
Bruce County looks at impact of the new Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
Megan Garland, director of long-term care and senior services, provided the county’s long-term care homes committee of management with an update on the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
St. John Ambulance honours its own after two-year hiatus
St. John Ambulance Grey Bruce Huron branch held its annual honours and awards presentation and year in review on June 15 at the P&H Centre in Hanover.
Walkerton Agricultural Society hosts ‘Spring into Summer’ market
The Walkerton Agricultural Society held its “Spring into Summer” vendors’ market on Saturday, June 18. Among the vendors were The Old Blacksmith Studio, based in Holstein (fused glass jewelry), and Thornwood Designs. Laura Paletto and Kalyn Wolf take a break to look at what’s happening around the ma
