Remembrance Day is behind us, but the work of caring for our veterans continues all year round, both locally and across the country.
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With the cold weather, apparently my creative flare has frozen.
Bruce County’s shortage of seasonal road maintenance operators a concern for Brockton
Among the issues on the agenda at this week’s meeting of Bruce County council is one that concerns Mayor Chris Peabody – the impact of staff shortages on winter road maintenance.
Brockton raises the flag to end gender-based violence
November is Woman Abuse Awareness Month, and communities across Ontario, including Brockton, are joining with Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey to raise the flag to end-gender based violence.
Brockton council revisits facility user insurance coverage
Ryan Craig, registered insurance broker and lawyer, and Dave Eccles, registered insurance broker, CMR Insurance, addressed council on the matter of facility user solution insurance coverage.
Walkerton Kinsmen donate $12K to Rotary Club for trail maintenance, repairs
On Nov. 10, the Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton Rotary Club with a cheque for more than $12,000.
Saugeen Hospice updates council on efforts for ‘south build’
Carl Kuhnke continues to make the rounds of local municipal and county councils, speaking on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election to the provincial legislature in 2022.
Community petitions for sidewalks on Ridout Street in Walkerton
Carol De Rosie and her family are serious about wanting a sidewalk along the full length of Ridout Street. At present, only a small section of the road has sidewalks.
Morris-Turnberry council hears from county planners on development policy
For the first time since council discussed the 2021 budget, councillors met in-person on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Bluevale Hall.
Six local youth awarded South Bruce Student Bursary
The Municipality of South Bruce, along with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), recently announced that six local post-secondary students have been selected as the 2021 recipients of the South Bruce Student Bursary.
Mayor scolds POW-NNW for spreading false information
Council discussed the recent launch of Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste’s (POW-NNW) year-long ‘Our Risk, Our Choice, We Deserve a Referendum’ campaign at its Nov. 9 council meeting.
Local ‘Booby Box’ campaign raises $10K for breast cancer research
There’s no denying Heidi Schlumpf has an unbelievable outlook on life. It was heightened considerably more following a life-changing diagnosis in April.
IN PHOTOS – Remembrance Day 2021 in Wingham
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