South Bruce Retired Women Teachers celebrate literacy and volunteerism

Lucknow Sentinel

It was a beautiful day for a drive to Southampton Tuesday, April 16, as 25 members of the South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered to celebrate spring, literacy and volunteerism. President Frances Nixon welcomed everyone with readings on the theme of volunteers and noted that the letter […]

Power outage leads to candlelit lunch for Lucknow horticulturalists

Lucknow Sentinel

The Lucknow Horticultural Society held their monthly meeting, which was very interesting on several fronts. The business meeting was completed. We were then given many pointers on the correct way to prepare and display flowers for a flower show, taught by Sharon Nivins, who is an Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) recognized judge. She explained and showed […]

Wind storm wipes out 3 spruce trees at Lucknow apartment complex

Lucknow Sentinel

The vicious wind storm that swept through Lucknow and many other areas of the province on April 12 was the death knoll for three blue spruce trees located at River Valley Apartments on Willoughby Street. One of these historic trees was planted on the property by the Lucknow Horticultural Society on July 1, 1992 to […]

Health unit cuts $1.3 million from 2024 budget, avoids group layoffs

Lucknow Sentinel

Public health units are shrinking budgets and cutting jobs across the province as government funding increases are outpaced by inflation and COVID-era balance sheet boosts come to an end this year. Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) navigated a proposed $1.3 million budget cut in 2024 without laying off any permanent union employees or reducing “frontline” […]

Jane’s Walk Huron explores Huron’s heritage

Lucknow Sentinel

The community is invited to enjoy Huron County’s heritage by taking part in Jane’s Walk Huron through 24 guided walks in 11 communities, including Wingham and Goderich, as part of the global Jane’s Walk Festival running May 4-5. Inspired by Jane Jacobs, an American-Canadian writer, urbanist and activist who championed a community-based approach to city-building, […]

Military training exercise coming to Bruce County May 3-5.

Lucknow Sentinel

An estimated 800 army reservists are expected to take part in an exercise throughout Huron and Bruce counties over the first weekend of May. The troops will be taking part in Exercise Trillium Venture from May 3 to 5, which will include operations in a number of Bruce County communities. Maj. Paul Pickering of the […]

Nuclear forum planned ahead of South Bruce DGR vote

Lucknow Sentinel

South Bruce is once again hosting a nuclear exploration forum to educate the community on safety surrounding the deep geological repository (DGR) that is proposed for Teeswater. The South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Forum is a free, in-person event featuring panel presentations and an exhibition area where residents can talk to subject matter experts about topics […]

Back Forty Bazaar open-air market launching in Lucknow and Ripley

Lucknow Sentinel

A new outdoor market is about to pop up in Huron-Kinloss. “We are hoping to bring awareness to our beautiful downtowns in both Ripley and Lucknow, while providing an opportunity for smaller businesses to showcase their wares and encourage visitors to patronize our downtown businesses at the same time,” explained Amy Irwin, economic development officer […]

Sale of Bruce Telecom to Windsor Private Capital complete

Lucknow Sentinel

Bruce Telecom has officially changed hands. “All parties have completed the necessary due diligence process since entering into the agreement to purchase in October 2023 and have affirmed the transaction will proceed as intended. We are delighted with the acquisition and look forward to working closely with Windsor Private Capital and continue to evolve our […]

Huron Shores Hospice hosting workshops for caregivers

Lucknow Sentinel

Huron Shores Hospice is addressing the needs of caregivers who find themselves stretched thin. “Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our community. They selflessly provide vital support to those in need, but their own health and well-being often suffer in the process. We believe that through education, community involvement and mutual support, we can help […]