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Couple donates $25,000 the BMG Community Centre renovation

Submitted July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Inspiring Our Future Campaign is pleased to accept a $25,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) from Joe and Deb Seili.

Huron County announces 2022 SLED funding recipients

Cory Bilyea July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Director of Economic Development Vickie Lass informed Huron County council of the recipients of the 2022 Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) grants during the June 22 regular meeting.

Huron County develops Land Acknowledgement User Guide

Cory Bilyea July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council members and staff of Huron County have a new tool at their disposal to further reconciliation efforts with Indigenous People, with the introduction of a Land Acknowledgement User Guide, created by Matthew Dawkins, equity, diversity, and inclusion assistant for Huron County.

Council of the Great Lakes Region announces action strategy

Cory Bilyea July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), as part of its Circular Great Lakes initiative, released an innovative five-year strategy and action plan for plastics on June 28.

Life has not been easy

Bob Murray July 6, 2022Columns

The last few weeks have been tough on me.

IN PHOTOS: Wingham Canada Day 2022 fireworks

Dan McNee July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Fire Department of North Huron put on a spectacular fireworks display at Wingham’s Riverside Park on Friday, July 1. Hundreds (if not thousands) of people turned out for the lengthy visual display, while supporting the event through donations.

Wingham Minor Hockey request prompts heavy discussion, Morris-Turnberry’s withdrawal of funds for arena

Cory Bilyea July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A somewhat calm discussion revisiting when to install ice at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex in Wingham became rather heated when the topic of money came up.

New economic development officer provides updates to North Huron council

Cory Bilyea July 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Demetri Makrakos, economic development officer for the Township of North Huron, prepared two in-depth reports for council – one updating them on the recruitment of health professionals in the Wingham area, and the other a detailed plan of action for his newly created position.

Ford holds first cabinet meeting of new term

Submitted July 6, 2022News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Premier Doug Ford’s provincial cabinet of ministers met for the first time on June 29 in Toronto and included the re-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, pictured left. Also pictured are Sylvia Jones (centre), minister of health and deputy premier, and Premier Doug Ford.

GBLIP resources supporting Ukrainian newcomers

Submitted July 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) has launched the Resources for Supporting Ukrainian Newcomers page on its website. These resources are in response to the community’s growing desire to support Ukrainians fleeing the war and help them to settle in our region.

Bruce County appoints new employment services manager

Submitted July 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Stauch as its new employment services manager, effective July 25.

South Bruce councillors express concern over surplus farm dwelling severances

Mike Wilson July 6, 2022Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Two members of South Bruce council have expressed their concerns about the future impact of surplus farm dwelling severances on the agricultural industry.

South Bruce doubles budget for façade improvement grant program

Mike Wilson July 6, 2022Business, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has approved a request from staff for an additional $10,000 in this year’s budget for the façade improvement grant program.

Fire department experiencing delays on new equipment

Mike Wilson July 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The South Bruce Fire Rescue Service, like many others throughout North America, is patiently waiting on new equipment to arrive due to supply chain issues.

Council approves requests from Formosa Homecoming Committee

Mike Wilson July 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Formosa Homecoming Committee will be getting some help the Municipality of South Bruce after all.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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