Category: Midwestern Ontario
Victoria Jubilee Hall celebrating 125th year
The Victoria Jubilee Hall in Walkerton turns 125 this year, and board member Robin Zettel says it’s great to be able to celebrate such a significant hub for arts and culture in the town.
Wiarton Willie to go virtual with no public attendance for 2022
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula will host the annual Wiarton Willie prediction virtually this year due to concerns over COVID-19.
Crash affecting traffic on Highway 8 near Sebringville
A crash has closed off one lane near Sebringville.
Crash closes sideroad near Kenilworth
Police are on-scene at a crash that has closed a local sideroad.
Person that attended New Year’s Eve party at Saugeen First Nation tests positive for COVID-19
A help line and email have been set up for anyone that needs food or supplies delivered as they isolate
Huron-Bruce MPP postpones levee and recognition night
Lisa Thompson’s annual celebration honouring individuals that unite a sense of community was to take place on January 12th
Casinos to close across Ontario just after midnight
OLG says the move is to ensure the health and safety of customers and host gaming communities
West Grey Mayor, Councillor spar over spending $80K on police costing consultant
Mayor Christine Robinson continues to stress her unwavering opposition to seeking an OPP costing, saying “I continue to not hear any compelling reason to move ahead with this.”
Teachers unions call for additional safety measures before students return
Both ETFO and the OSSTF want to see booster shots prioritized for education workers, N95s, and HEPA filters in all classrooms before students resume in-person learning.