The Formosa Lions held their last business meeting of the current Lions year on June 9. President Lion Frank Jacobi welcome 16 members virtually with Zoom.
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Site prep has begun for Formosa Country Christmas shed
The Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) committee – with the assistance of the Formosa Lions Club, Municipality of South Bruce and Goetz Contracting from Mildmay – began the first “dig” on the site for a shed to store items for the Formosa Country Christmas event to be held Dec. 2 – 5, 2021.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards 13th annual prize to local vet
On June 12, the OVC Class of 2021 virtual veterinary oath ceremony took place. The GBFW committee was delighted to watch this ceremony and to announce that Dr. Heather Reinhardt is the recipient of the 2021 award.
Bruce County Library’s Summer Reading Club returns
BRUCE COUNTY – No matter your age or reading level, the Bruce County Public Library has a…
Howick pool will offer public swimming in 2021
Despite the pandemic-related restrictions, the Howick pool saw some success last season, and they are looking to have another successful season this summer.
Howick Fire Department investigating change to dispatch services
The Howick Fire Department is planning to switch dispatch services from Stratford to Owen Sound.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority issues flood outlook statement
GREY-BRUCE – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that a strong storm system will be…
Ontario to move to Step 2 of reopening plan on June 30
TORONTO — Ontario will be entering step two of its “Roadmap to Reopen” plan on June 30, two…
Junior Farmers clubs: Then and now
The Junior Farmers clubs in Ontario were formed in 1914. According to the official website: “…30 young farmers huddled in a classroom in Woodbridge, Ontario for the final class of their six-week course to learn the “principles upon which everyday farm life are based.
Morris-Turnberry council votes against creating new public works position
Council turned down a proposal from Morris-Turnberry’s director of public works to combine two part-time positions into one new full-time position.
Maitland Mills Association withdraws proposal for Gorrie Mill
GORRIE – The Maitland Mills Association informed Maitland Conservation recently that they would…
Morris-Turnberry council briefs: Council receives 2020 audit report
Morris-Turnberry council was presented with the financial audit for 2020 at their June 15 meeting.
North Huron council receives 2020 audit results
Peter Seebach from Seebach and Company, professional chartered accountants, presented the results of the 2020 audited financial statements to North Huron council at the regular meeting, held virtually on June 7.
Morris-Turnberry council approves rezoning to allow future residential development in Belgrave
A zoning bylaw amendment approved by council allows for future residential development in Belgrave.
Commercial façade improvement grant awarded for downtown Wingham plaza
The plaza located at 355 Josephine St. is getting a facelift. The new owner was awarded the maximum of $10,000 after applying to the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant to repair Units 1 and 2, which have been empty and fallen into disrepair.
