Category Archives: Local News

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture not impressed with where agriculture fits into the latest federal budget. On Soundingboard, The vice-president of the OFA Don McCabe says some of their specific r...

That is not from Wiarton Wille, but Environment Canada’s Chief Climatologist David Phillips who says the cloudy conditions with flurries will continue well into Monday or Groundhog day. That mea...

Huron Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell announced the new project today. She says once all the necessary local approvals are in place for the proposed building in the East Ridge Business Park, the new building...

A “soft opening” will take place on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th. That means, it will be open to the public, but a grandiose celebration won’t be held that day R...

Kirkland’s Valu Mart will close it’s doors Saturday night and when the store opens on Sunday it will be run by Loblaws. Jay Kirkland says it’s a sign of the times adding there is lit...

Hundreds of Scouts are at the park for their 46th annual winter camp out and Scout Leader Brian Green says this is one of the highlights of the year. Scouts from all over Ontario and even Ohio attend ...

Two management positions have recently become vacant because the people have gone to work for the Brockton Family Health Team. Paul Davies says hospitals just losing people in management positions. He...

Owen Sound Council has approved a 3 year action plan. The economic development strategy and action plan was approved by Council, and outlines priorities the city needs to focus on to boost the economy...

The albino groundhog is making this year an unforgettable one. The 53rd Annual Wiarton Willie Festival begins tonight with a Kids Dance at the Meeting Place. The festival resumes tomorrow night and co...

Kincardine Council is backing the 2009 Saugeen Conservation budget. The proposed budget calls for an eight percent increase in the general levy with Kincardines share at around nine thousand dollars. ...