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Waetchers make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall project
The front stairs at Victoria Jubilee Hall are a step closer to being updated, thanks to a personal $3,000 donation from Rhonda and Fred Waechter. The steps have stood the test of time, but after almost a century, are in need of replacement – a $40,000 project. From the left, top row, are Bob McCullo
Peabody concerned about water tower project cost
Mayor Chris Peabody expressed concern over the cost of the water tower project.
‘Poppy rocks’ placed on graves of local veterans
Take a close look around the next time you visit your loved one’s grave, or you stroll through Walkerton’s two cemeteries.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala a virtual success
Who said a virtual hospital gala can’t be both elegant and successful?
Saugeen Hospice Inc. receives charitable status
The board of directors of Saugeen Hospice is pleased to announce that the not-for-profit Ontario corporation has officially received charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO warns of ‘significant chance’ of ER closures this summer due to doctor shortage
Michael Barrett, CEO of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, warns of a challenging summer ahead, in terms of keeping hospital emergency rooms open.
Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce decides not to proceed with proposed south satellite project
In a press release dated May 31 but not widely distributed, Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce (RHGB, known as Chapman House) announced it has decided it won’t be proceeding with the proposed south satellite project.
Garden party celebrates the Queen
Richard Cristy hosted a garden party in recognition and gratitude for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and 70 years of service to the British Commonwealth on June 4 at his rural home east of Whitechurch.
Dirt bike driver fails to stop for police
A Huron East resident is facing a trio of driving related charges following an incident that took place near Walton.
E-bike driver facing impaired charges
Huron County OPP has charged the operator of an e-bike with impaired operation and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) following an incident that took place in Wingham.
Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story returns to Wingham
Pictured is My Face In The Light author Martha Schabas at the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story on June 4 at the Maitland River Community Church in Wingham. Schabas was one of six participating authors who hosted a variety of book readings and master classes during the three-day festival, whic
Break and enter interrupted in Wroxeter
Huron County OPP officers, with the assistance of the Huron OPP Crime Unit, are investigating a break and enter and attempted robbery that took place in Wroxeter.
Housing studies reviewed by South Bruce CLC
Dave Rushton, project manager for the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team, and Allen Webster, director of regulatory affairs and environmental assessment at the NWMO, were back at the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) meeting on June 2 to present the recently released studies on housing
Silent protest held outside of closed session of South Bruce council
Members of the Protect South Bruce-No DGR concerned citizens group staged a silent protest at a special South Bruce council meeting on May 31.
