Category Archives: Local News

The 54th Annual Wiarton Willie Festival is still going strong days after the famous groundhog’s prediction. Events Coordinator Shane Sargant says switching up the schedule this year and kicking ...

Members of South Bruce Peninsula Council were back at relationship bootcamp. The members spent the last two days trying to improve their working relationship. Provincially appointed facilitator Michae...

With many weeks left in winter — snowmobiles continue to hit the trails. With that in mind, the OPP remind you to stay safe while on your machines this winter. A favourite past time in the area ...

2009 was a busy year for the Hanover Fire Department. The Fire Department responded to 84 calls in total last year — an increase of two calls over 2008. 79 per cent of those calls were in Hanove...

The man looking to take over Premier Dalton McGuinty’s job was in Kincardine talking affordable housing this past week. Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak, who was in town Monday ...

Two exiled Progressive Conservatives may soon find their way back into the Ontario legislature. Randy Hillier and Bill Murdoch were both kicked out of the chamber two months ago for their sit-in over ...

Ratepayers in Owen Sound can expect a three (3) per cent tax hike this year. That prediction from Mayor Ruth Lovell Stanners after City Council spent what she described as “an intense and produc...

The new CEO of Bruce Telecom admits 2009 was a rough year financially, but they’re ready to take on 2010. That was the message Eric Dobson brought to Kincardine Council last night. Dobson says t...

Those moving into the Brockton area will now have a one stop welcome booklet in their hands. The Walkerton and District Chamber of Commerce is in the process of preparing a Brockton relocation guide t...

There is a new student support group at Walkertons Sacred Heart High School. The No Wheat is Sweet group provides support for celiac and wheat sensitive students. Student Trustee Bridget King says its...