On Nov. 29, the first day of the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank, members of Walkerton Rotary were accepting donations at Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer. This year’s CKNX Relief Truck campaign will run until Dec. 6. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Flo Gutscher, Tom Tra
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Local businessman part of group interested in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport
A group of people has expressed interest in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), for the purpose of operating it as an airport on a financially-viable basis.
Arra: Too soon to be sounding alarm about Omicron
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), said in an interview Tuesday, Nov. 30, that it’s too soon to be getting excited about the new Omicron variant that’s been hitting the headlines.
Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosts World Curling Tour event
The Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosted the World Curling Tour's Part II Bistro Ladies Classic from Nov. 26-28.
Jackson acclaimed Bruce County warden for 2022
Janice Jackson, mayor of South Bruce Peninsula, has accepted the appointment as warden of Bruce County council for a second term.
Ironmen knock off the Barons in overtime
Last weekend the Wingham Ironmen pulled off their second win against the Hanover Barons this season with Matt Tolton scoring the game-winning goal five minutes into overtime.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation mothers reach out to off-reserve members
Helping those affected by addictions is one of the ways that a group of concerned mothers and community members are giving back to their community.
Howick staff to report back on OMERS net loss
Howick council has asked their treasurer to bring back a report in response to correspondence from CUPE Ontario that states the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) posted a net loss of 2.7 per cent last year.
Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza
South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
Council allocates $17K from NWMO funding to upgrade administration equipment
A report from Deputy Clerk Vivian Kennedy asked council to approve the purchase of a folder/inserter machine, and a postage machine at the combined price of $17,555.
IN PHOTOS – 2021 Wingham Santa Claus Parade
The Wingham Lions Club hosted the 2021 Wingham Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27.
North Huron driver charged following crash in Seaforth
A North Huron resident is facing an impaired operation charge following a rear-end crash in Seaforth last month.
Live music returns to Southwestern Ontario
The lights dimmed in the theatre; the electrified anticipation quickly changing as people rose to their feet, erupting in deafening applause, as legendary singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie emerged from backstage, greeting her audience with a huge smile that felt like a warm hug.
Huron County to purchase accessible portable washroom
Events and activities in Huron County will be more accessible for individuals with mobility issues with the purchase of a portable washroom that includes an access ramp with handrails.
Huron-Hospice to receive $190K in funding from province
The province is providing Huron Hospice with a substantial increase in funding for 2021-22.
