Author: Toledo Blade Environment
Community Living raising $500K to combat client housing shortage
Facing a “critical housing shortage” for its clients, Community Living Wingham and District (CLWD) has launched a $500,000 housing campaign to build long-term living spaces to address the need. “We are experiencing a severe backlog of clients seeking accommodation,” explained Jim Dore, CLWD president in a May 21 news release announcing a donation of $50,000 […]
New director of education announced by Bluewater District School Board
Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has selected AJ Keene as its new director of education. “It is a pleasure to welcome AJ to Bluewater as the new director of education,” BWDSB Chair Jane Thomson is quoted in a May 20 news release. “The depth of knowledge and experience he brings in many areas of curriculum, […]
Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting plant sale this weekend
A range of herbs, flowers, fruit bushes, trees, house plants, seedlings and more are being offered during the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) plant sale on May 24. A selection of rare and heirloom varieties, as well as conventional and familiar plants, will be available by donation from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the […]
Lucknow volunteer recognized with Community Service Award
Longtime Lucknow resident and business owner Delores Sokoloski has been named the 2024 recipient of the Lucknow and District Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. “I just love Lucknow,” Sokoloski said in a May 15 interview. “It’s my town and I think, if you want your town to be successful, you have to be part of […]
County updates bylaw to allow off-road vehicle use of Bruce Road 23
A proposed county bylaw change that would allow snowmobiles and off-road vehicles on Highway 23 led to a suggestion that the county consider opening all roads to these vehicles. At its May 1 meeting, Bruce County council approved the motion for the bylaw update. The bylaw had been implemented in May 2024, and after a […]