On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
News
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Paisley Blues Festival to receive provincial funding
The Paisley Blues Festival will receive some financial assistance from the provincial government.
Province pledges $7M for agri-food research projects
On Monday, the Ontario government announced its support for 49 agri-food research projects with a pledge of $7 million.
Curling is going to ‘rock Bruce County’ with 2022 Ontario Tankard
Saugeen Shores is hosting the 2022 Ontario Men’s Curling Championships, the Port Elgin Chrysler ’22 Ontario Tankard, Feb. 9-13. The winning team goes on to the Brier.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
Walkerton Legion’s Meat Draw a success
We are now almost back to normal with our meat draws. The hardest thing is remembering to put a mask back on when you get up to claim your prize.
There’s a crossroads a-comin’
Loosely keeping up with my theme of commentaries on historical vessel tragedies as of late, my fourth instalment on the subject will be of a slightly different variety this week.
What are the vaccine-hesitant waiting for?
Most of us have had the experience of watching a beloved child toddling toward danger with a merry grin on his little face and a sparkle in his eyes.
Wightman makes donation to Teeswater-Culross pool
Wightman Telecom presented the Teeswater-Culross Swimming Pool with a donation of $500 on Aug. 9 to help with their fundraising efforts to purchase new equipment for the pool.
NWMO presents conceptual used fuel packaging plant and talks hot cells to CLC
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) presented a concept to members of the Community Liaison Committee (CLC), showing a model of the Used Fuel Packaging Plant (UFPP) and computer graphics representing the process.
Grey Bruce Health Unit’s ‘hockey hub’ has worldwide success
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has been hosting knowledge-sharing sessions and material on the principles, plans and details of the hockey hub operation.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in Cargill, Elmwood this month
A pair of pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held later this month in Brockton.
Trillium ROOTS Community Fund makes donation to Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Mammography Campaign recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Trillium ROOTS Community Fund.
