Forty-one years ago, Terry Fox set out to run across the country. Only a few years later, Dale and Linda Edgar, of Gorrie, faced their own challenge with cancer as their daughter was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer of the central nervous system in 1987.
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Proposed Gypsy Lane name change causes heated discussion in council
Angry residents from Blyth spoke their minds at the beginning of the in-person council meeting on Monday evening after a plea from Nathanya Barnett, a Romani descendant, for council to allow the request from the Blyth BIA to change the name of Gypsy Lane.
North Perth implementing proof of vaccination for all municipal rec facilities, meeting spaces
The Municipality of North Perth announced on Thursday that it will require proof of vaccination for all patrons of municipally-operated recreation facilities and meeting places in compliance with the Government of Ontario’s forthcoming mandate that comes into effect on Sept. 22, 2021.
Mulvale, Twolan join Walkerton Clean Water Centre board of directors
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre now has a full complement of 12 directors
Draft community engagement report on DGR project released
The answers are in, from an independent survey conducted in South Bruce recently to determine the term “willingness.”
Families of first responders the focus of Invisible Wounds seminar
A special Invisible Wounds seminar designed specifically for first responders and spouses, partners and family members, was held Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel and Conference Centre.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine expanding to include Brockton, South Bruce
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine is expanding to include all of southern Bruce County,…
Mushrooms Canada calls on federal leaders to allow foreign workers to stay, immigrate to Canada
Mushrooms Canada has made a plea to the federal government to allow foreign agricultural workers the chance to stay in Canada and immigrate.
SBGHC seeks patient and family advisors
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is seeking community advisors to join the hospital organization’s Patient and Family Advisory Council, a partnership of community members and hospital staff committed to ensuring excellent patient-care experiences.
Take action against hunger
This is Hunger Action Month – a perfect time to consider helping out your local food bank by making a donation of cash, non-perishable food items, grocery store gift cards or non-food items we all use and need.
Who’s your guy?
I had a moment recently where I realized that I am old.
Average sale price of homes in Brockton increases in August
BROCKTON – The average sale price of homes in Brockton jumped by more than $100,000 in August.…
Staffing situation hits critical at local hospitals
The local shortage of health-care personnel, particularly nurses and lab people, hit critical earlier this month in southern Bruce County.
Crokinole for Alzheimer’s scheduled for Sept. 25
Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are planning an awareness event for the Grey-Bruce and Huron County Alzheimer societies on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1:15-5 p.m. at the Teeswater Town Hall.
Cargill and District Community Fund looking at new direction for structure
The Cargill and District Community Centre is in a period of transition, according to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
