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 Peninsula OPP kept busy on long weekend
(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) - The Bruce Peninsula OPP were kept busy this May long weekend. The weather cooperated with well above normal temperatures and lots of sun. This combination led to the investigation of 200 incidents over the three day weekend.[...]
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 Echoes From the Past
40 Years Ago -- A number of business men belonging to the Wiarton Chamber of Commerce washed the main street with hoses, Tuesday evening. With the aid of fire chief Harvey Gunnis, the men linked several sections of fire hose together and gave the street a thorough wash off.[...]
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 Obituary
Hepburn, Bruce - of Wiarton, suddenly on May 14, 2012 at 64 years of age. Son of the late Lorne and Ioleen Hepburn. Lovingly missed by his son Trevor and partner Pam; and by his two grandchildren Kylie and Colton.[...]
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 Echoes From the Past
40 Years Ago -- Bruce Keays and Betty Lou Patterson have been elected head boy and girl for Wiarton District High school for the 1972-73 school term. -- George Reese of Monroe, Michigan, pulled a beauty out of the mouth of Oxenden River on Saturday.[...]
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 OPP Report
MALE CHARGED WITH SPEEDING AND FAIL TO PULL TO RIGHT FOR POLICE (NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) - On Sunday afternoon, the 13th of May, while operating mobile radar in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, OPP observed a motorist well above the posted speed limit.[...]
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 New hours for Wiarton Farmers' Market
Vendors are eagerly anticipating the opening of the season at the Wiarton Farmers' Market. They're trying out new recipes, nurturing early spring vegetables, and looking forward to renewing friendships and meeting new customers.[...]
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 Obituaries
KING - Marie Isabel - Suddenly at her residence at Summit Place in Owen Sound Friday morning May 4, 2012. Marie King (nee Clark) of Owen Sound formerly of Sauble Beach in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Gordon King.[...]
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 About campfires and fireworks
The South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department reminds all residents and visitors that the town prohibits the setting off of fireworks except on Victoria Day, Canada Day or Independence Day or the day immediately preceding Victoria Day, Canada Day and Independence Day.[...]
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 Hiker rescued by helicopter after injury on trail
(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) - Members of the Bruce Peninsula OPP and the Inter-Township Fire Department assisted the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department in the extrication of an injured 49-year-old woman from the Bruce Trail near Barrow Bay.[...]
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 Obituaries
Thomas-Hepburn, Baby Tayja Mae - at home, surrounded by her loving family, in Wiarton on Friday, April 20, 2012. Baby Tayja Mae Thomas-Hepburn at the age of 9 days. Beautiful, precious child of Trina Thomas and Kirby Hepburn.[...]
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 Echoes From the Past
40 Years Ago -- The wild fowl flying up this way on their annual migration to the north have found sanctuary on some of the ponds not yet drained by the run-off. Last week there were six large white swans resting on the large pond just west of Dawson Street in behind the home of Charlie Loucks.[...]
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 Echoes From the Past
40 Years Ago -- The Wiarton Furniture Factory is gradually falling under the wreckers hammer. Some of the old timers in Wiarton tell us the factory has a long and varied history. As close as we can find out the first factory appeared on the sight back in the 1880's.[...]
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 OPP Report
DRUG CHARGES LAID DURING R.I.D.E. STOP (HEPWORTH, ON.) - A 31-year-old male from Courtice Ontario will be in Owen Sound Court May 10th charged with two counts of drug possession. Officers from the Bruce Peninsula Detachment of the OPP were conducting R.I.D.E.[...]
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Police investigating two break-ins
(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) - Bruce Peninsula OPP is currently investigating two break-ins which were reported to police April 16th. The first entry occurred in the 0 to 100 block of Burma Road between 4:00 and 7:30 pm Sunday, the 15th.[...]
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 Season is right for some Shakespeare
The Wiarton Acting Company 2012 is putting on Shakespeare's magical and romantic play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This will be held at the Peninsula Shores District School's auditorium. Opening night is April 26 and will proceed with two more shows on the 27th and 28th.[...]
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 Daniel Sedin sitting Game 1
Those family ties need to be gagged. Not only is Daniel Sedin unable to suit up for the Vancouver Canucks playoff series opener versus the Los Angeles Kings, but the team had to deal with the fact his father, Tommy, told a Swedish website the concussed star hasn't recovered.[...]
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 NHL playoffs live chat
Let NHL writers Chris Stevenson and Mike Zeisberger get you ready for the NHL playoffs, Monday from noon-1 p.m. EDT.They will discuss the first-round matchups,Watch Video [...]
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 Cook no longer CAO
Rhonda Cook is now the former chief administrative officer of South Bruce Peninsula. A municipal news release issued Tuesday afternoon offered no explanation for her departure. It simply said she is "no longer in the employ" of the municipality.[...]
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 OPP Report
SEVEN INJURED IN COLLISION (SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) - Seven people were taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision Friday. Just before 5:00 pm a vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection at Coveney's and Purple Valley Roads northeast of Wiarton.[...]
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 Septic inspection would cost $100 a home
South Bruce Peninsula council is poised to set up a septic reinspection program, something that is expected to cost each affected homeowner at least $100 sometime in the next four years.[...]
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 Spring Auction looking for more items and services
The 17th Annual Spring Auction and Beef Dinner hosted by Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation. will be held at the Meeting Place in Wiarton on Saturday, April 21st and will offer an exciting and unique collection of items that will be available to the highest bidder.[...]
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