Bruce County announces Feb. 23 closures ahead of winter storm

Please take notice that, due to the forecasted poor weather conditions, the Bruce County Administration Centre in Walkerton, the Lakeshore Hub in Port Elgin, the Peninsula Hub in Wiarton, and the Penetangore Hub in Kincardine will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 23. Virtual customer service will be available. Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 23. www.brucemuseum.ca.  EarlyON Child and […]

Huron-Kinloss recognized as leader in rural economic development 

The Huron-Kinloss economic development team was awarded the Rural Excellence Award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario during a ceremony held Feb. 9.  “We are very proud of the hard work our team puts into making Huron-Kinloss a great place to live, work and play,” said mayor Don Murray. “It’s nice to see a […]

Ripley and District Horticultural Society enjoys travel and photography sessions

By Christine Roberts The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) 2023 season is starting strong with excellent membership renewal and six new members.  At the second meeting, Feb. 15 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, 25 members and two guests enjoyed presentations by members Sandra MacDonald and Vicky Culbert. In a bit of unfinished business from […]

Ripley and District Horticultural Society enjoys travel and photography sessions

The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) 2023 season is starting strong with excellent membership renewal and six new members.  At the second meeting, Feb. 15 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, 25 members and two guests enjoyed presentations by members Sandra MacDonald and Vicky Culbert. In a bit of unfinished business from the January AGM, […]

Area business honours long-time employee with donation to Wingham hospital

Wingham hospital now has a full fleet of upgraded intravenous (IV) pumps and infusion pump technology thanks to a donation from Joe Kerr Ltd.  The Wingham-based business made the donation in recognition of long-time employee John Thomson, who worked for the company for 62 years.  General manager Andrew Kerr met with Thomson’s daughters and granddaughter […]